10 Cool Race Medals That Will Make You Rush To The Finish Line
They say, winning the prize isn’t half as exciting as doing the work itself.
That may be true, but what if the prize is so exciting that you can’t help but strive hard to win it?
We present 10 cool race medals for marathons that will make you want to put on your running shoes and reach for the coveted prize.
Not able to participate in your regular annual marathons due to the pandemic? No sweat-virtual marathons are here for you. You can participate from any location during the event’s open date and run/walk/jog/bike or even treadmill your 5K/10K at your pace. You submit your results and tada-receive your medal!
1. Phoenix Run-Virtual Pace Series
5″ 3D FINISHER MEDAL of the Phoenix Run-Virtual Pace Series
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This exciting Phoenix medal is as thoughtful as it is stunning. The medal symbolizes what participants are trying to do: to become healthier, stronger, challenge themselves. To rise like a phoenix to overcome life’s challenges and defeating hard times.
A medal worth winning, we think.
2. Portland Marathon Race Medal
A Collector’s Medal that reminds you of Knighthood -Portland Marathon Race Medal
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Always dreamt of being a knight in shining armour? Trust Portland Marathon to make your dream come true with their awesome finisher’s medal. The medal will make you feel as though you have won a Knighthood! Their swag bag is also worth running for-it includes a collectible coin, a pendant of the medal, a tree seedling and a Portland rose. This run has a great route and some yummy food at the end of it.
So, what are you waiting for?
3. THE DIVAS® RUNNING SERIES
Participants of the Half Marathon Run Like a Diva hold their winning medals
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Glittering Diva Winning medal for Half-Marathon
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Channelize your inner diva when you participate in the Run Like a Diva half and 5K run. Apart from getting this unique and glittering Diva medal, you get other goodies such as pink tutus, boas and tiaras and some bubbly champagne.
What’s not to like!
4. Run Disney Virtual Series Race Medal
Finishers of the runDisney Virtual 5K - The Haunted Mansion® receive this commemorative medal
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Finishers of the runDisney Virtual 5K - The Mad Tea Party receive this commemorative medal
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runDisney organizes virtual 5K runs throughout the year. Participants can enjoy a 5K on a course of their choosing, run with playlists from Walt Disney Records and share their experiences at #runDisneyVirtual.
runDisney Virtual 5K Participants Receive:
Commemorative Finisher Medal
5. Run Run Rudolph Virtual 5K Run Walk
Run Run Rudolph Finisher Medal with Blinking Nose
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This holiday-themed virtual run comes with some fun swag:
· Run Run Rudolph Finisher Medal (Blinking Nose)
Tyvek Race Bib
Reindeer Antler Head Band
Rudolph Running Buff
So, to get your unique blinking nose medal, participate in the run now!
6. The Conqueror Virtual Challenge
jdfitofficial poses with his Conqueror Medal
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Make 2020 the year you conquer your fitness goal with the Conqueror Virtual Challenge. You can set a distance goal and choose either running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing etc or any combination of exercise types. Set your reason for wanting to achieve your goal, track your progress with fitness apps and earn this awesome finisher’s medal.
Limited Edition Ring of Kerry Virtual Challenge Medal
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The Ring of Kerry Virtual Challenge will take you 124 miles (200 km) through the mystical Iveragh Peninsula in Ireland. This circular route has it all: scenic coastal landscapes, wildlife rivers, beautiful forests, small villages, old forts and peaceful monasteries.
The best part? You can participate in this run virtually! And celebrate your achievement with a stunning, limited edition Ring of Kerry Virtual Challenge finishers medal.
Check some more cool Conqueror Medals in this video.
7. Little Rock Marathon, Arkansas
This huge medal given out to the finishers of the Little Rock Marathon, Arkansas.
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This huge, heavy and popular medal is presented to those who finish the Little Rock Marathon, Arkansas. It weighs over 3lbs, not a medal to be worn lightly!
8. Gone for a Run Virtual Race Medal
A ‘paw’some medal for Running For The Rescues
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Gone for a Run came up with this great concept of running for a cause. By participating in Our Friends Virtual Race 5K, participants supported the Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation. The idea of this virtual race was to run along with your pet and celebrate your unbreakable bond.
Our Friends Virtual Race 5K participants received:
🐱 Race Medal
🐾 Race Bib
🐕 Dog Bandana - Can be worn as Face Cover
Add this crafty Pirate Medal to your medal collection
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Wanna win this pirate medal? You can earn your medal by Running/ Walking/ Hiking/ Cycling/ Swimming/ Mountain Biking/ Rowing/ Downhill Skiing/ Cross-Country Skiing/ Snowboarding/ Skating/ Wheelchair/ Nordic Walking/ Camping/ Elliptical/ Duathlon/ Triathalon or any other way you would like.
Get your own, maties!
10. Virtual Pace Series Day of the Dead 5K/10K/HALF run
Stunning Day of the Day Finisher Medal
4" 3d double-sided Day of the Dead finisher medal
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A proud finisher of the Day of the Dead Race flaunts her medal
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Remember your dearly departed ones and dedicate this race to them with this unique Day of the Dead Race and Medal.
Did these race medals inspire you to up your fitness game and participate in a run? Do let us know in the comments section below!
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