Every finisher deserves a medal that tells their story. Ustar Gifts manufactures fully custom marathon medals for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon events — with free design support, low MOQ, and global delivery.
From concept to delivery, Ustar Gifts provides end-to-end custom marathon medal manufacturing with the quality, speed, and reliability that event organisers depend on.
Custom logo, shape, size, color, material, plating, enamel fill, ribbon, and packaging — every element tailored to your event identity.
Strict quality control at every production stage. Consistent, export-grade medals that hold up long after the finish line.
Cost-effective solutions for volume orders — competitive per-unit pricing without compromising craftsmanship or finish quality.
From 50 to 50,000+ pieces. We support high-volume production for city marathons, national race series, and large promotional campaigns.
Sourcing, sampling, production, packaging, and delivery — all coordinated under one roof. No need to manage multiple suppliers.
Deep familiarity with marathon, trail run, and race event merchandise needs — from finisher medals to full event kit bundles.
Individual medals, branded gift packs, event bundles with lanyards and bibs — packaging solutions built for every race format.
Events can't be delayed. We plan production schedules around your race date and offer rush production when needed.
From raw material to final packaging, you control every design variable. Our team handles the technical execution.
Whether you're organising a neighbourhood fun run or a major city marathon, we craft custom running medals that match the scale, spirit, and story of your event.
Lightweight, vibrant, and accessible designs perfect for first-time finishers, charity runs, and community events. Colourful enamel fills, fun shapes, and cheerful ribbons.
Bold event-themed designs that reflect the achievement of the distance. Dual-plating, 3D logo elements, and custom ribbons keep these medals memorable and giftable.
Intricate designs that honour the 13.1-mile effort. Larger diameter, detailed sculpting, spinner inserts, and premium ribbon finishes make these standout finisher awards.
The crown jewel of finish-line awards. We deliver complex 3D sculpted designs, glow effects, dual-plating, and sponsor logo integration at full marathon scale and prestige.
Rugged, nature-inspired shapes and textures for adventure races and ultramarathons. Antique finishes, organic outlines, and earthy tones celebrate the wild challenge.
Brand-forward designs with sponsor logos, cause-themed artwork, and premium packaging options. Ideal for corporate wellness events, fundraising races, and branded campaigns.
Our streamlined process makes custom medal ordering straightforward — even for first-time race directors.
Send us your logo, event name, concept sketch, or inspiration. The more detail the better — but we can work from almost anything.
Within 24 hours our design team produces a free digital 3D mockup. Review it, tweak it — unlimited revisions until it's exactly right.
Once you sign off, we begin production. 10–15 business days for standard runs. Rush options available for time-sensitive events.
We ship globally. DDP options available — we handle customs clearance so medals arrive race-ready with no surprises.
Established in 2003 in Dongguan, China, Ustar Crafts & Gifts Co., Ltd. has over 20 years of experience producing custom medals, lapel pins, lanyards, and promotional products for clients worldwide. With 40+ expert mold designers and strict in-house quality control, we deliver race-ready medals that event directors and runners love.
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A custom marathon running medal is more than a finish-line token — it's the most tangible symbol of a runner's achievement, and one of the strongest tools an event director has to build loyalty, encourage return participants, and drive social sharing. A well-designed, high-quality medal gets photographed, posted, and worn with pride long after race day. A cheap or generic one gets forgotten in a drawer.
The best custom marathon medals combine meaningful design with durable construction. Key elements include a distinctive shape (not just a round blank), event-specific artwork incorporating route maps, landmarks, logos, or mascots, quality metal plating, and a ribbon that matches the race branding. Interactive elements like spinners, glow-in-the-dark accents, and cut-out silhouettes elevate the design further and drive social media sharing.
Material choice matters too. Zinc alloy is the most popular base for custom marathon medals, offering excellent detail reproduction, good weight, and competitive cost. Larger events often opt for heavier, thicker medals in the 70–100mm diameter range to increase perceived value.
Working with a direct manufacturer like Ustar Gifts means you avoid distributor markups and get competitive pricing whether you're ordering 50 medals for a local charity run or 10,000 medals for a major city marathon. Volume pricing tiers mean per-unit costs drop significantly as quantity increases. Our team can help you find the right balance of quality, design complexity, and budget.
Most event directors should begin the medal ordering process at least 6–8 weeks before race day, allowing time for design, sampling, production (10–15 days), and shipping. Rush options can compress this timeline, but planning early gives you more design flexibility and eliminates last-minute stress.
When placing your order, have your logo files (vector preferred), event name and date, preferred medal size and shape direction, ribbon colour preferences, and estimated quantity ready. If you have reference images of medals you admire, share those too — our design team will use them as inspiration, not imitation.
Ustar Gifts can supply a full suite of running event merchandise beyond custom marathon medals. Our range includes marathon race number belts, custom lanyards for participant IDs, custom silicone wristbands, general sport medals, and branded bags and accessories. Ordering multiple items from one manufacturer simplifies logistics, ensures visual consistency, and often qualifies for better overall pricing.
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