Resources Latest PostsEco-Friendly Wood Race MedalsMay 17, 2024Case StudiesOur customers who are race directors always come to us with all kinds of special requests. After all, custom race medals is the special incentive that captures runners attention, so creating one that is unique to their race is something that is not taken lightly. When the race directors from Cirque Series contacted us with […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Maximizing Runner Engagement and Loyalty: The Key to Race SuccessMay 10, 2024Case StudiesAs a race director, your primary goal is to create an experience that resonates with runners and keeps them coming back year after year. Building engagement, generating user-generated content (UGC), and fostering runner loyalty are essential to creating a successful race event. In this post let’s dive into how you can tackle the pain points […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Bright Color Race Medals for Marathon SeriesMay 3, 2022Case StudiesAfter many virtual races in the last couple years, one of our favorite race, the Blue Ridge Marathon, is back. “America’s toughest road race” is back to its full glory of a weekend of festivities and fantastic running in the town of Roanoke, Virginia. This years medal stand out greatly with their vibrant colors and […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Insurance coverage trend for running eventsFebruary 11, 2021EventsThe running race and event community has been impacted greatly by the pandemic. Many events have been cancelled, postponed or scaled down. Right now we are slowly seeing a limited number of marathon, 5K, 10K races and events scheduled for summer 2021 and later. Our guest today is Michael Iser, veteran insurance and risk management […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...How to Design Virtual Race MedalJanuary 11, 2021Case StudiesAs running races transition to virtual format, race directors and runners are adjusting to a new form of races. There are things that are simplified, namely race day logistics, road closures, permit etc. Other things got complicated, such as fulfillment and distribution of race kits, marketing. How to design a virtual race medal that is […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Growing a Marathon Race EventDecember 17, 2020EventsBlue Ridge Marathon, aka America’s toughest road marathon is one of the signature events put together by Roanoke Outside. Under the event director Julia Boa’s leadership the race had grown 15% in revenue each year for the past five years. In this special interview we talk to Julia about her strategies in growing a marathon […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Virtual 5K Medal for Roller Derby FundraiserDecember 7, 2020Case StudiesFor many organizations, especially non profits, fundraising is a big part of their operations. Derby Dolls, a roller derby league in Los Angeles, is a non profit that rely on events to fund their programs and operations. When COVID hit and all events were cancelled, they were quickly depleting their savings. Then they decided to […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Virtual 5K 10K Turkey Trot RaceNovember 30, 2020Case StudiesIt has been a tradition on every Thanksgiving morning for people to gather in Burbank to run in one of the largest turkey trot in the Los Angeles area. This year however, the organizers at Burbank YMCA transitioned the race to a virtual 5K 10K turkey trot instead. The race may look different but the […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Race Kits for Virtual RacesOctober 29, 2020Case StudiesWe are in a new era – as schools and work are being done remotely, events, celebrations and parties are transitioning to the virtual space. Sport races such as 5K, 10K and marathons, have been pivoting to virtual race. For many runners, one of the most important aspects of entering a race is to receive […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Virtual Beer Run Finisher MedalSeptember 16, 2020Case StudiesOne of the positive note from the pandemic is that there has been a rise in people turning to outdoor activities. Running for instance has been the exercise of choice of many, since workout gyms and other indoor training facilities have been closed. Many 5K, 10K, beer runs have been turned into virtual run, when […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Triathlon race medal and merchandiseDecember 3, 2019Case StudiesTriathlon race medal and merchandise Each year there are about 4 million people who participate in triathlon races. It is when you swim, bike and run in the same race. It’s a test for overall athletic ability, endurance and strength. Triathlon athletes train for not one but three sports, it takes many hours of dedication […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Trail Run Marathon MedalsNovember 20, 2019Case StudiesTrail Run Marathon Medals. There are 61 national parks in the United States. The outdoors and nature is a beautiful backdrop to trail run events. Destination trail run events (including 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon) have become a trend in the recent years, attracting runners from all over the world to escape the city […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Police badge race medal design ideasApril 25, 2019Case StudiesMany fun runs are organized by police departments around the country. It is a perfect opportunity for the law enforcement and community to come together to build strong relations, and educate safety and have fun! In the past few years we have created many police badge themed race medals and we are happy to share […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Marathon series race medalApril 23, 2019Case StudiesThe Design Blue Ridge Marathon happens every April in Roanoke, VA and it’s dubbed ‘America’s Toughest Road Race’. It draws thousands of runners and spectators to the area. This year being the 10 year anniversary, the organizers wanted to do something different to commemorate the occasion. When it comes to medal design, it is always […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Simple, minimalist 5K race medalDecember 5, 2018Case Studies How to create a simple 5K race medal? Fall is a perfect time for races, and what’s not to love about post-race brunch? Champagne Runch is a 5K running event in Southern California that appeals to both runners and foodies alike. 3rd year in running, it draws Los Angeles locals for a day of fun […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Veterans Day 5K for Heroes 3D medalNovember 19, 2018Case StudiesHere is a Veterans Day custom 3D race medal Many races that were dedicated to our military happened over Veterans Day weekend in November. Military theme race medals sometimes come in the shape of dog tags, but this time for our clients over at 5K for Heroes they wanted to do something more elaborate. The […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Happy Girls Half Marathon Finisher BraceletNovember 13, 2018Case StudiesRunning races come in all shapes and forms these days, and why aren’t the race medals as well? That is exactly what the organizers for the Happy Girls Spokane Half Marathon is thinking. Their signature races celebrates strong women, friendship and hard work. They wanted to create a medal that reflects just that. So they came […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Custom dog tags as race medalsFebruary 16, 2018Case Studies Dog Tag Race Medal Dog tags were primarily used as identification of soldiers, but in recent years it has become an item that is associated with military, toughness, and races. It is made of metal and can be electroplated in different colors. They can be the perfect race medals for your race. Homeboy Industries […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Half marathon race medal with glitter!January 29, 2018Case StudiesOur hometown Los Angeles has a lot of notable landmarks, but the LA River is special to many local residents. So when the organizers for the LA River Half Marathon reached out for medal production and design, we knew we have an opportunity to pay homage to a local landmark. The Design […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...Trail run race medal in custom foot shapeSeptember 5, 2017Case StudiesIn the midst of summer in August, the SAR Wild Run takes place in he beautiful Sierra scenery of Shaver Lake, with breathtaking meadows, forests and cool streams – all for a good cause. This Fresno County Search And Rescue fundraiser draws crowd of running enthusiasts, families and nature loves every year. It also has […] Share this:EmailFacebookLinkedInTwitterPinterest... Read more...
