Christmas Running Medals — Custom Holiday Race Awards for Santa, Reindeer & Jingle Bell Runs

We manufacture custom running medals for Christmas runs, Santa runs, reindeer runs and jingle bell races. Each medal is made in our own factory with in-house design support and inspection before shipping.

Holiday runs are short, social and photo-driven, so the medal has to be bright, festive and instantly shareable. Glitter, glow and custom seasonal shapes turn a simple finisher into a keepsake that shows up in holiday cards and social feeds all December.

*Send your theme, event name and quantity for a free design proof within 24 hours.

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Christmas Running Medal Themes We Manufacture

Holiday runs span a few familiar themes. Here are the ones we produce most often.

Santa Run Medals
Santa Run Medals
  • Typical Features:Santa hat, sleigh and beard motifs
  • Typical Size:50–65 mm
  • Recommended Finish:Glitter Soft Enamel +Cut-out Shape
Reindeer Run Medals
Reindeer Run Medals
  • Typical Features:Reindeer antler and nose shapes
  • Typical Size:50–65 mm
  • Recommended Finish:Die-cast with custom shape
Jingle Bell Run Medals
Jingle Bell Run Medals
  • Typical Features:Jingle bell shape, sleigh and beard motifs
  • Typical Size:55–65 mm
  • Recommended Finish:Soft Enamel +
Snowflake Holiday Medals
Snowflake Holiday Medals
  • Typical Features:Snowflake and winter shapes
  • Typical Size:65–70 mm
  • Recommended Finish:3D Die-case Custom Shapes
Ugly Sweater Fun Run Medals
Ugly Sweater Fun Run Medals
  • Typical Features:Playful sweater patterns and holiday colors
  • Typical Size:50–65 mm
  • Recommended Finish:Soft Enamel
Christmas Tree Medal
Christmas Tree Medal
  • Typical Features:Christmas tree
  • Typical Size:50–65 mm
  • Recommended Finish:UV print with glitter soft enamel

Christmas Running Medal Themes We Manufacture

These examples show the holiday run projects we handle regularly.

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    Santa Run — Festive Finisher Medal
    • Project Type:Santa run finisher medal, 3,000 pieces
    • Design Goal:Bright Santa theme with strong photo appeal
    • Material & Process:
      60 mm zinc alloy, UV full-color print, custom Santa hat shape, glitter accent, custom ribbon
    • Result:Full-color artwork and the Santa hat shape made the medal an instant holiday keepsake that showed up across participant photos.
  • Custom Christmas Medal Reindeer Run
    Reindeer Run — Custom Shape Medal
    • Project Type:Reindeer run medal, 1,500 pieces
    • Design Goal:Playful reindeer silhouette with a distinctive antler shape
    • Material & Process:
      60 mm die-cast zinc alloy reindeer shape, antique bronze plating, red enamel nose accent, custom ribbon
    • Result:The reindeer silhouette and red nose accent tied the medal to the theme and made it a collectible for the season.
  • hollow-out-embossed-antique-silver-enamel-customized-christmas-running-medal
    Santa Run — Festive Finisher Medal
    • Project Type:Santa run finisher medal, 3,000 pieces
    • Design Goal:Bright Santa theme with strong photo appeal
    • Material & Process:
      60 mm zinc alloy, UV full-color print, custom Santa hat shape, glitter accent, custom ribbon
    • Result:Full-color artwork and the Santa hat shape made the medal an instant holiday keepsake that showed up across participant photos.
  • Custom Christmas Medals Snowflake Holiday Run
    Snowflake Holiday Run — Glow Medal
    • Project Type:Holiday snowflake run medal, 1,000 pieces
    • Design Goal:Winter theme with a glow feature for evening runs
    • Material & Process:55 mm die-cast zinc alloy snowflake shape, glow-in-the-dark accent, silver plating, custom ribbon
    • Result:The snowflake shape and glow accent matched the evening holiday run format and extended the medal’s life into social posts.
  • Custom Ugly Sweater Run — Playful Medal
    Ugly Sweater Run — Playful Medal
    • Project Type:Ugly sweater fun run medal, 800 pieces
    • Design Goal:Playful sweater pattern with bright holiday colors
    • Material & Process:60 mm zinc alloy, UV full-color print with sweater pattern, glitter accent, custom ribbon
    • Result:The full-color sweater pattern and glitter made the medal a playful match for the ugly sweater theme.
  • Christmas doughnut medal Virtual runner cut out medal
    Christmas doughnut medal Virtual runner cut out medal
    • Project Type:Christmas Doughnut Medals 800 Pieces
    • Design Goal:Bright Doughnut theme with real soft enamel
    • Material & Process:
      65 mm zinc alloy,soft enamel , custom Christmas doughnut shape, custom ribbon
    • Result:Unique and realistic doughnut design made the medal an instant holiday keepsake that showed up across participant photos.

Christmas Running Medal Quick Specifications

These are the standard ranges we work within for holiday medals. Every value can be adjusted to your theme and budget.

Specification

Standard Range

Diameter / Size

50–65 mm (custom shapes available)

Thickness

2.0–4.0 mm

Weight

25–60 g

Material

Zinc alloy (standard), iron (budget), brass (premium)

Process

Die-cast, soft enamel, UV print

Plating

Gold, silver, nickel, antique finishes

Features

Glitter, glow-in-the-dark, metallic accents

Customization

Event logo, holiday shape, year, custom ribbon

Ribbon

25 mm sublimated polyester ribbon, holiday colors and text

Packaging

Individual polybag, gift box, or bulk packing

MOQ

100 pieces per design

Lead Time

24h design proof, 7–10 day samples, 18–20 day bulk production

Finish Options for Christmas Running Medals

Three production methods cover most holiday medals. The right one depends on your theme, artwork and budget.

  • Ugly Sweater Fun Run Medals
    UV Full-Color Print
    • Best For:Santa, sweater and festive color themes
    • Detail Level:Photographic color, gradients
    • Cost Level:Mid
  • Custom 3D trophy for Christmas 3KM fun run
    Custom 3D trophy for Christmas 3KM fun run
    • Best For:Reindeer, snowflake and bell shapes
    • Detail Level:Sculpted relief, custom shapes
    • Cost Level:Mid–Premium
  • Soft Enamel Christmas Running Medal
    Soft Enamel Christmas Running Medal
    • Best For:Solid red and green themes with clean outlines
    • Detail Level:Clean outlines, recessed fill
    • Cost Level:Economy–Mid

Custom Options for Christmas Running Medals

Almost every element of a holiday medal can be customized. These are the options our holiday-event customers use most.

Reindeer Run Medals
Custom Shapes

 Santa hat, reindeer, snowflake, bell or ornament silhouettes

Glow-in-the-dark Christmas Medal
Glow-in-the-dark accents

festive details for holiday themes

Santa Run Medals
Glitter and metallic finishes

festive details for holiday themes

Custom Christmas Medals Snowflake Holiday Run
Custom Ribbons

sublimated event name, holiday message and year

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Two-sided artwork 

theme on front, sponsor or date on back

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Gift packaging

 holiday gift boxes and pouches

Seasonal Timing for Holiday Run Medals

Christmas and Santa runs concentrate in November and December, which makes the fall the critical ordering window. We recommend locking artwork by early October so production and shipping clear before the holiday rush.

Early October

lock artwork and place the order

October to November 

lock artwork and place the order

Late November to December

lock artwork and place the order

*Rush production and split air/sea shipping are available for late orders, but planning ahead is the most reliable way to secure delivery before the December peak.

Why Global Race Directors Trust Badgeartisans

Experience factory-direct excellence from design to finish line.With an in-house medal design team, we offer flexible tiered wholesale medal pricing for large orders.

24H Free Design Support

Our designers understand industrial production, ensuring 100% manufacturability.

BSCI& Sedex Audited

Our factory has passed TUVRheinland, Disney, BSCI, Sedex, USJ, and some other certifications.

7-Day Rush Lead
Time

Factory-direct produce, with the fastest leading time in 7 days

Factory Tour Gallery

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Years Experience
Daily Output
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Design Fee
  • Running USA
  • APA
  • ASI
  • BAA
  • Bytedance
  • Disney
  • PPAI
  • RRCA
More About Manufacturing

How to Order Custom Christmas Running Medals

The process is straightforward, with clear checkpoints so you know where your order stands at each stage.

1. Share Your Requirements

Send your theme, logo, event name, quantity and deadline.We respond within 24 hours

2. Receive Free Artwork Proof

Our design team creates a 2D visual proof in production-ready detail
Within 24 hours

3. Confirm Theme and Finish

We recommend the best shape, finish, glitter or glow for your theme and budget

4. Approve Sample and Production

Sample produced, approved by you, then bulk production begins Sample: 7–10 days | Production:18–20 days

5. QC, Packing and Delivery

Final inspection, professional packing and tracked shipment/
3–7 days air / 15–30 days sea

*New customers pay by T/T (30% deposit, 70% before shipment). Net 30 and Net 60 terms are available for established partnerships.

Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Running Medals

Zinc alloy is the standard. It holds fine detail, supports custom holiday shapes and moving parts, and works with UV printing, enamel and plating. Iron is a budget option for simple designs. Brass suits premium or limited-edition holiday awards.

Yes. Custom holiday shapes are one of our core capabilities. We produce Santa hat, reindeer, snowflake, bell and ornament silhouettes through die-casting or laser cutting, tied directly to your event theme.

Yes. Glitter and glow-in-the-dark accents are common for holiday runs. We apply them as part of the finishing process, so the feature is built into the medal rather than added on afterward.

We recommend locking artwork by early October so production and shipping clear before the November and December rush. Rush production and split shipping are available for late orders, but planning ahead is the most reliable way to secure delivery before race day.

Yes. If you run a holiday series or a year-round event calendar, we can produce medal sets that keep a consistent design language, and match them to fun run or virtual medals where relevant.

The standard MOQ is 100 pieces per design. For smaller holiday events, contact us. We can sometimes work with lower quantities depending on the design and our production schedule.

Standard lead time is 7–10 days for samples and 18–20 days for bulk production after sample approval. During the holiday season, we recommend ordering 4–6 weeks ahead. A 7-day expedited option is available on selected designs.

Yes. Many holiday events start with only a name and a theme. Our in-house design team develops design directions based on your event type and audience. The design service is free and includes revisions until you approve.

Yes. We offer holiday gift boxes and pouches in addition to standard polybag and bulk packaging, so the medal can be presented as a gift or mailed directly to participants.

We stand behind our manufacturing. If any medals arrive with defects, contact us with photos within 7 days of delivery. We will assess the issue and offer replacement or compensation. Our three-stage QC is designed to catch issues before shipping, but we take post-delivery concerns seriously.

Get a Free Quote and Design Proof for Your Christmas Medals

Send us your theme and event details — logo, event name, quantity and deadline — and we will return a free design proof within 24 hours, along with a quote covering shape, finish and production timeline.Whether you are planning a Santa run, a reindeer run or a jingle bell race, we can produce Christmas running medals that carry your holiday theme from the finish line into every share post.

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