Fun Run Medals — Custom Themed Awards for Color, Glow, Mud and Holiday Runs

We manufacture custom running medals for themed fun runs, color runs, glow runs, mud runs and holiday races. Each medal is made in our own factory with in-house design support and inspection before shipping.

A fun run medal works differently from a road race medal. The theme is the event, so the medal has to carry that theme in a way that photographs well and gets shared. Bright colors, creative shapes and playful features all matter more than a traditional finish.

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

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Themed Fun Run Medal Types We Manufacture

Fun runs span a wide range of themes. Here are the categories we produce most often.

Fun Run Color Run -Splatter Medal — Color Run Medals

Typical Features:Bright multi-color powder themes, splatter patterns
Typical Size:55–70 mm
Recommended Finish:UV print or soft enamel

Creative-Custom-Medals-Design-Series-Fit-Witch-Medal-Glowing-Moon — Glow Run Medals

Typical Features:Glow-in-the-dark accents, neon colors
Typical Size:55–70 mm
Recommended Finish:Glow‑in‑the‑Dark Enamel

Creative-Custom-Medals-Design-Series-With-Bottom-Boggy-Texture — Mud / Obstacle Run Medals

Typical Features:Rugged shapes, dirt and obstacle motifs
Typical Size:60–75 mm
Recommended Finish:Die-cast with antique plating

Fun Run Zombie 5k Run Medal — Zombie 5k Run Medal

Typical Features:Zombie character and custom shape
Typical Size:65–70 mm
Recommended Finish:UV print

Fun-run-LED-music-medal — Music Run Medals

Typical Features:music shapes, interactive LED parts
Typical Size:50–80 mm
Recommended Finish:Soft enamel

Turkey-Trot-Run-Medal — Holiday Fun Run Medals

Typical Features:Christmas, Halloween and seasonal themes
Typical Size:50–65mm
Recommended Finish:UV print with glitter or glow

The theme drives the design, not the distance. We start from your event concept and build the medal shape, color and finish around it, so the medal reads as part of the fun from the moment a runner picks it up.

Project Examples: Fun Run Medals We Have Produced

These examples show the themed fun run projects we handle regularly.

Fun Run Color Run -Splatter Medal
Project Type:Color run finisher medal, 5,000 pieces
Design Goal:Bright color-powder theme with strong photo appeal
Material & Process:60 mm zinc alloy, UV full-color print with splatter pattern, custom ribbon
Result:Soft enamel & Full-color UV printing reproduced the multi-color splatter design exactly, and the medal photographed well against the color-dusted runners.
Fun Run Glow Run-Neon Medal
Project Type:Night glow run medal, 2,000 pieces
Design Goal:Neon theme with a glow feature that worked in the dark
Material & Process:55 mm zinc alloy, UV print and glow-in-the-dark soft enamel with neon colors, glow-in-the-dark accent, custom ribbon
Result:The glow accent lit up at the after-party and made the medal a talking point, extending the event’s reach into social media.
Mud Run — Rugged Medal
Project Type:Mud and obstacle run finisher medal, 1,500 pieces
Design Goal:Rugged, obstacle-themed medal that felt earned
Material & Process:70 mm die-cast zinc alloy, antique silver plating , soft enamel in mud and terrain colors
Result:The antique bronze finish and heavier weight matched the rugged obstacle theme, and the medal held up through post-race handling.
Fun Run Zombie Run-Character Medal
Project Type:Zombie-themed run medal, 1,000 pieces
Design Goal:Playful character design with an interactive touch
Material & Process:60 mm zinc alloy, die-cast character shape, rotating spinner center, UV print details
Result:The spinner made the medal fidget-friendly and the character shape stood out in participant photos.
Fun Run Holiday Fun Run – Festive Medal
Project Type:Holiday-themed fun run medal, 2,500 pieces
Design Goal:Bright seasonal artwork with a keepsake feel
Material & Process:55 mm zinc alloy,Soft enamel filling, custom seasonal shape, glitter accent, custom ribbon
Result:Full-color artwork and glitter made the medal pop in holiday photos. For dedicated holiday events, we also produce a full Christmas running medals range.
Fun Run Music Run -Festival Medal
Project Type:Music-themed fun run medal, 1,200 pieces
Design Goal:Festival energy with a musical motif
Material & Process:60 mm zinc alloy, custom headphone or note shape, UV print with neon colors, custom ribbon
Result:The musical shape tied the medal to the festival theme and read clearly in participant photos and share posts.

Fun Run Medal Quick Specifications

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

Specification	Standard Range
Diameter / Size	50–75 mm (custom shapes available)
Thickness	2.0–4.0 mm
Weight	25–65 g
Material	Zinc alloy (standard), iron (budget), brass (premium)
Process	Die-cast, soft enamel, hard enamel, UV print
Plating	Gold, silver, bronze, nickel, black nickel, antique finishes
Features	Glow-in-the-dark, glitter, spinner centers, moving parts
Customization	Event logo, theme shape, year, custom ribbon
Ribbon	25 mm sublimated polyester ribbon, custom 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, 7–15 day bulk production

Finish Options for Fun Run Medals

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

UV Full-Color Print
Best For:Color, glow, splatter and holiday themes
Detail level:Photographic color, gradients
Cost Level:Mid
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Best For:Solid-color themes with clean metal outlines
Look:Clean outlines, recessed fill
Cost Level:Economy–Mid
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Best For:Mud, obstacle and character themes with relief
Look:Sculpted relief, custom shapes
Cost Level:Mid–Premium

For color and glow runs, UV printing is usually the best fit because it reproduces the bright multi-color and neon artwork. For mud and obstacle themes, die-casting gives a rugged, tactile feel. Soft enamel works for simple solid-color themes on a tight budget. Our design team will recommend the right method once we see your concept.

Custom Options for Fun Run Medals

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

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color splatter, mud boot, zombie, music note or holiday silhouettes

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details that stand out at night runs

festive details for holiday themes

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interactive medals that get shared

sublimated theme, event name and year

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theme on front, sponsor or date on back

Holiday themes often branch into their own dedicated events. We produce a full Christmas running medals range for Santa, reindeer and jingle bell runs, and we can match a fun run medal set to a 10K or virtual running medal program so your whole event calendar stays consistent.

Factory-Direct Production and Quality Control

We manufacture fun run medals in our own facility, not through subcontractors or trading companies. That gives us direct control over quality, cost and delivery dates.

Capability	Detail
Founded	2010 — 15+ years of continuous medal manufacturing
Facility	3,000 m² production floor with dedicated mold-making, casting, printing, plating and packing zones
Daily Output	30,000+ pieces per day across all production lines
Design Team	In-house — free artwork support, 24-hour proof turnaround, revisions until approved
Sample Lead Time	7–10 days
Bulk Production	7–15 days after sample approval (rush options available)
MOQ	100 pieces per design
Export Markets	50+ countries including USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Russia

Quality Control

Every order passes three inspection stages:

After casting or printing
check dimensions, weight, color accuracy and surface defects
After plating and finishing
check color match, glow and glitter application, plating uniformity
Before packing
sampling inspection, ribbon attachment check and packaging verification

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

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How to Order Custom Fun Run 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, glow or glitter 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 Fun Run Medals

Zinc alloy is the standard. It holds fine detail, supports custom 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 themed awards.

Yes. Glow-in-the-dark accents and glitter finishes are common for night runs and holiday themes. We apply these as part of the finishing process, so the feature is built into the medal rather than added on afterward.

Yes. Custom shapes are one of our core capabilities. We can produce silhouettes based on your theme — color splatter, mud boot, zombie, music note, holiday or any other concept — through die-casting or laser cutting.

We cover the full range: color runs, glow runs, mud and obstacle runs, zombie and character runs, music and festival runs, and holiday runs including Christmas and Halloween. If your theme is not listed, send us the concept and we will design for it.

Yes. If you run a calendar of themed events, we can produce medal sets that share a design language across the season, and match them to 10K or virtual medals where relevant.

The standard MOQ is 100 pieces per design. For smaller themed 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. For a fixed event date, we recommend locking artwork 4–6 weeks ahead. A 7-day expedited option is available on selected designs.

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

Yes. For dedicated holiday events, we produce a full Christmas running medals range covering Santa, reindeer and jingle bell runs, with festive finishes and seasonal packaging.

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 Fun Run 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 color run, a glow run, a mud run or a holiday race, we can produce fun run medals that carry your theme from the finish line into every share post.