Anonymous
05/11/2023 11:59
Subject: Re:Finisher medals at local road races (running)
How old is your son?
I think it's good to set an expectation that his reward is the snack at the end.
If there isn't a snack, take him out for ice cream.
Sorry -- I hate getting medals and I think they are partially responsible for the increase in prices. If you do a small, local 5K, chances are it's to raise funds for a small organization. I think it's great to run for the fun of it and it would never occur to me or my kids that a medal was necessary.
I do think if you go for BIG races, like others suggested, you'll be more likely to get a medal. Sometimes they mention that on their website.
I think it's good to set an expectation that his reward is the snack at the end.
If there isn't a snack, take him out for ice cream.
Sorry -- I hate getting medals and I think they are partially responsible for the increase in prices. If you do a small, local 5K, chances are it's to raise funds for a small organization. I think it's great to run for the fun of it and it would never occur to me or my kids that a medal was necessary.
I do think if you go for BIG races, like others suggested, you'll be more likely to get a medal. Sometimes they mention that on their website.
Anonymous
05/11/2023 11:40
Subject: Re:Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Look at the PR races. Some, but not all have finisher medals.
Anonymous
05/11/2023 11:32
Subject: Re:Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Umm...all of them give you some type of medal. Anything 10K or longer for sure has bling.
Anonymous
05/11/2023 10:37
Subject: Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Army 10 miler
They give out coins not medals, if it matters
In the fall (day before the marathon), they do a 1k fun run for 12 and under with medals.
Anonymous
05/11/2023 10:32
Subject: Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Anonymous wrote:Army 10 miler
They give out coins not medals, if it matters
Anonymous
05/10/2023 22:22
Subject: Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Just missed it, but the Parkway Classic gives medals for both the 5k and 10 mile
Anonymous
05/10/2023 18:39
Subject: Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Army 10 miler
Anonymous
05/10/2023 14:31
Subject: Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Rock n roll half marathon has finisher medals
Anonymous
05/10/2023 13:34
Subject: Finisher medals at local road races (running)
Are there any local road races (10k, 10 milers, half marathons) that still give out medals to finishers?
DS likes running and did some races but none of them gave out medals to finishers. Is this the current trend? I used to do races a long time ago but stopped due to injuries. Back then even 5k races used to hand out medals to all finishers. I get it that medals are unnecessary (cost, environmental impact, trophy inflation, etc.) and I personally don't need them, but it would be nice if he received something for what would be quite an accomplishment for his age, since he's too young for age group awards. Thanks.
DS likes running and did some races but none of them gave out medals to finishers. Is this the current trend? I used to do races a long time ago but stopped due to injuries. Back then even 5k races used to hand out medals to all finishers. I get it that medals are unnecessary (cost, environmental impact, trophy inflation, etc.) and I personally don't need them, but it would be nice if he received something for what would be quite an accomplishment for his age, since he's too young for age group awards. Thanks.