Apr 10, 2025 | All Posts, Race Medals, Race Planning
You’ve nailed down your race theme, and now it’s time to think about the tangible reward for your runners: the finisher medal. Beyond the metal finish, another crucial decision awaits – the type of medal itself. This choice can significantly enhance the...
Mar 4, 2025 | All Posts, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Medals, Race Planning
Race directors, we know you’re juggling a million things. From course logistics to volunteer coordination, you’re working hard to create an unforgettable race experience. And a key part of that experience? The finisher’s medal and its design. But...
Jan 31, 2025 | All Posts, Event Branding, Marketing Running Events, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Planning
In the crowded world of running events, standing out is not just about the perfect racecourse or killer swag. It is about captivating your audience with a compelling visual narrative and then moving them toward the action of signing up. From the moment potential...
Sep 27, 2024 | All Posts, Custom Race Swag, Event Branding, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Medals, Race Planning, Race Volunteers, Running Apparel, Running Clubs, Running Event Community, Running Event Trends
At Running Awards and Apparel, we’ve been crafting unique and memorable race experiences for nearly 30 years. We understand that every race is a special event, and our goal is to help race directors bring their vision to life through custom-designed medals,...
May 15, 2024 | All Posts, Marketing Running Events, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Planning, Running Apparel, Running Clubs, Running Event Community, Running Event Trends, Virtual Races
In today’s competitive running event landscape, race directors are constantly seeking ways to stand out and create a truly memorable experience for runners of all levels. Adding engaging “extra events” alongside your main race can be the key to...
Mar 26, 2024 | All Posts, Event Branding, Marketing Running Events, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Planning, Race Volunteers, Running Event Community
Once in a while an event we supply will catch our eye and a bit of our hearts. The Hyner View Trail Challenge (The Hyner) is one such event, and the story of their growth and of the camaraderie and care among their runners and volunteers (known as the PA Trail Dogs),...
