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5k Finisher Medals

Reward Everyone’s Hard Work With 5k Finisher Medals

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As much work as you’ve put into creating and organizing your 5k road race, the participants have equally prepared to run the 3.1-mile distance. They’ve exercised, increased their endurance, stretched out and worked hard to remain hydrated. For months, they’ve prepared for the big day, and when the day arrived, they showed up, ran the race, dug deep and made it across the finish line. In a race with thousands of participants, only one person will finish first, but that should never diminish the effort exerted by everyone else. As a race organizer, you’re in a special position to be able to recognize all of the runners with custom running medals

As sports medals and challenge coins continue to gain in popularity amongst both amateur and professional athletes, more and more companies are turning to Signature Coins to fulfill their orders. With over 15 years of experience providing custom challenge coins and sports medals, you can rest assured that Signature Coins is a company with a long history of providing the kind of service that keeps customers coming back for years to come. Not only will you be happy with your 5K finisher medals, you’ll return each year as your annual 5k race grows. 

What Are 5k Finisher Medals?

As legend has it, we have Pheidippides to thank for the modern day marathon. As a courier, Pheidippides was responsible for doing a lot of running as the Persians were set to land in Greece for battle. It’s said that he was sent from Athens to Sparta before the battle began, making the 240km run in only two days. Once the batter was over, he ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory only to die of exhaustion once his message was relayed. 

Pheidippides may not have gotten a medal for his achievement, but as runners started taking up the task of long-distance running, they were traditionally rewarded for their grand accomplishments. Originally an Olympic staple, long distance running quickly made its way into the mainstream as professionals and exercise enthusiasts learned of the exceptional health benefits of pushing your body to such extremes. Today, runs for charity, to raise awareness and for team building are commonplace. 

As the shortest distance in the long distance race family, 5ks are perfect for people who want to remain healthy but lack the endurance for the 10k or 25k distances. As such, they’ve been adopted by groups and companies catering primarily to young children and the elderly. 

Though they aren’t as long as their counterparts, that should never be taken to mean that the training and the toil placed on the body during a 5k is any lesser. As such, participants in these events are granted 5k race medals in reward for their accomplishments. These medallions often come in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place varieties, and a general finisher medallion for everyone else who crosses the finish line. While finisher medals may not be as big a hit with the professional, or hardcore runner, they are often highly cherished by young runners and amateurs who are proud to have completed something that months before might have been beyond their abilities. 

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Set Your 5K Medals Apart From the Pack

 

Often when race organizers are planning their races, the bulk of their attention is paid to the place medals. It isn’t unheard of for finisher medals to be little more than plain gold discs on the end of a ribbon. Here at Signature Coins, we believe that no matter where a participant finishes, they deserve the joy that comes from receiving a special, custom made medal. 

When you partner with Signature Coins, your 5k running medals will benefit from the following customization options:

  • Shape and Size-- Our sports medals range in size from 1” - 3” and while the circular medallion shape is traditional, other shapes more specific to the themes of your 5k are also available. 
  • Color-- The full Pantone color spectrum is at your disposal for your medals. You can either stick with a classic metallic coloration or choose up to seven colors for either, or both, sides of the medal.
  • 3D Options-- Raised lettering, logos or other design elements can really make your 5k finisher medals pop.
  • Medal Edge-- Choose between classically smooth, rope, spur, oblique line, flat weave or an intricate crosscut edge designs.
  • Plating-- Would you prefer an antique gold, silver or copper plating for your custom medal? If you’re having a hard time choosing one option, you can always combine two for a truly unique look.

These are just some of the design options available to you when you choose Signature Coins for the creation of your running medals. Whatever combination of customization options you choose, you can rest assured that your distinct finisher medals will help to set your event apart from others.
 

 

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                                                             Look Beyond the Finish Line with Custom Display Options

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The participants in your 5k race will be proud of earning their medals immediately after the race, but the question of what to do with them in the months and years following the race still remains. As opposed to letting the medals sit in a desk drawer somewhere collecting dust, why not choose one of Signature Coins’ custom display options and give your participants something they can display proudly forever?

Display Options for 5k race medals include:

  • PVC Pouch-- Transparent for easy viewing and acid-free for safe, long-term storage, the classic PVC pouch is offered for FREE with every order. 
  • Medal Capsule-- Hard, crystal clear and smooth to the touch, the cover and base of the capsule snap together firmly to form a perfect seal of protection for your medal. 
  • Plastic Stand-- An elegant high-quality display, the plastic stand is the go-to method for setting a medal on display on a desk or in a display case.
  • Acrylic Case-- With a velvet lined interior and hard plastic display cover to keep your medal protected, the acrylic case combines display functionality with refined elegance.
  • Velvet Pouch-- For a more personal touch, these black velvet drawstring pouches are easy to use but elegant at the same time.
  • Velvet Case-- A black velvet finish covers the outside of the case while inside is a recessed 1 9/16'' circle cutout that will perfectly fit and protect standard running medals.

Not only do these special display options add value to your 5k finisher medals, they also show the participants in your road race that you’re taking their future into consideration. 

Since 2000, Signature Coins has provided custom challenge coins and race medals to Fortune 500 companies, branches of the U.S. armed forces and sports teams. In that time, we’ve perfected our design and order process to create a customer service experience that’s both simple and sure to deliver exactly what you want. 

Call or contact us today to get a headstart on the design of your custom medals.