Glass Marathon Medal

Past the Finish Line
When a runner crosses the finish line of a marathon, two things happen at the same time. The body senses the halt. And the eyes go to the medal being slipped around the neck. That first impression is more important than most organizers think.

This medal is for that one moment. The round form is 8cm across and 7mm thick, familiar dimensions that sit comfortably in a runner's palm. At 70g it's light enough for post-race photos and the long walk through the finisher chute. Gold, silver and copper finishes will distinguish podium finishers from age-group winners and each runner who conquered the distance.

Why Combined Crystal and Metal
The combo was born out of a simple observation. It's not every day you'll see a runner flatten out his or her finisher medal on a desk. They hang them on hooks, or stack them on shelves, or lay them out on wall displays where the light shifts as the day progresses. A metallic surface looks the same in the morning sun as it does in the evening lamps. The revision of the crystal element .

Light hits the crystal bits and comes back with a different character -- softer in low light, brighter in direct sun, catching the eye across a room. The metal base is what the structural integrity marathon medals need to withstand race day conditions and the journey home. They make a medal that looks good in a photograph, wears well and is different from the thousands of solid medals handed out each season.

Customization & Applications
Marathon organizers have different priorities at different times. They concentrate on brand visibility and participant registration at the start of the race calendar. Close to race day logistics take over. After the event, it's all about shareable moments and satisfaction of the participants.

We use a stage adaptive approach. We provide organizers with proofs of the design prior to race day so they can use the medal in their promotional material. "We've got a seven-day turnaround during production, so orders are well ahead of race weekend. The medal is part of the runner's experience and memory after it is delivered.

Personalization goes far beyond simple engraving. The 8cm face is the ideal place for event logos, city landmarks, distance markers and participant names. Easy tiered award differentiation is given by three finish colors.

What is special about this medal?
Runners receive medals. They have dozens of them after a few seasons. These are the ones you see that look different, feel different or have a special meaning.

The crystal element gets this medal a spot on the display rack. In a collection of identical discs of metal the one that reflects differently is immediately visible. It starts a conversation, it's not just another addition to the collection. That difference matters to race organizers. A medal runners are proud to wear keeps the event top of mind long after race day.

Quality & Delivery
Each medal is checked for crystal clarity, consistent metal finishing and integrity of the join between materials. Durability of the electroplated finish is checked under normal handling and exposure conditions.

Orders completed within 7 days after confirmation. Samples are available before full production. Each medal is individually wrapped for transit, with extra protection for international shipping. We usually answer most questions within 1 business day.