Do you get a medal for a 5K?

Yes, finishers in all races receive a medal. They each have the same design, but varying sizes based on the distance of the race – smaller for 5K, larger for Marathon. Each medal also has a distinct ribbon based on the race distance.

How do you get a running medal?

Yes, if you finished in a marathon race, you will receive a finisher medal. Each medal comes with a distinct ribbon for the participant to wear on their neck. The medal may vary in sizes, design or colors based on the distance of the race.

What to do with running medals?

Recycle them. Sports Medal Recycling accepts donations of unwanted medals from athletes and event organizers and even recycles the cardboard boxes and plastic packing materials they’re shipped in. It uses money it gets from the recycling to donate to or participate in charity rides around the country.

How much are finisher medals?

Each Custom Finisher Medal Is Unique! And artwork is always FREE. Even better, a finisher medal costs as little as 70-cents each depending in the size and quantity you order.

What are good 5K times?

In 2018 alone, 2.9 million people participated in 5k races. Based on all of that data, we have a pretty good idea of what a good 5k time is….Average Intermediate 5k Times: Male.

Age Group: Male Average Intermediate 5k Time
20-30 22:31
30-40 23:01
40-50 24:39
50-60 26:42

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What can you give instead of medals?

Forget the Medals! 5 New Ideas for Finish Line Rewards

  • Folding Camping Chairs. In all honesty, I didn’t come up with this one my own.
  • Coffee. This may be the next best thing to a chair.
  • Bumper Stickers.
  • Running Socks.
  • Race Entry.

Where do you keep your running medals?

Use a shadow box to keep all your medals in one place. I used a top loading shadow box because it’s easier to add a new medal to the collection. Medal storage/display idea! Use a shadow box to keep all your medals in one place.