Custom 5K Black Finish Soft Enamel Finisher Medal
This 5K event medal adopts the processes of matte black nickel electroplating and enamel baking paint. It comes with a heat-transfer printed lanyard, and the lanyard buckle is designed in a double single-loop style. Whether it comes to the shape, color or lanyard accessories, we fully support 100% customization. All you need to do is send us your ideas or sketches, and our professional designers can provide you with the artwork for free within as fast as 24 hours!
This custom 5K finisher medal is designed for community races, charity runs, school running events and branded road race series. Its standout feature is the double-layer diamond structure, combining a matte black outer frame with a bright orange centre panel to create stronger depth and visual contrast than a flat medal design. The large raised “5K” lettering and clear “FINISHER” message make it especially suitable for events that want an energetic, easy-to-recognise award style. The medal is finished with matte black nickel plating, colour spray and soft enamel medal craftsmanship, then paired with a matching heat-transfer printed ribbon for a complete event-ready presentation.
Case Attribute Table
Attribute | Content |
|---|---|
Event Type | 5K runs, charity races, school fun runs, local road races |
Audience | Adult runners, youth participants, community event finishers |
Core Design Element | Double-layer diamond frame with central “5K” focus |
Medal Structure | Layered geometric medal with raised centre section |
Plating Finish | Matte black nickel |
Colour Process | Soft enamel + colour spray |
Main Visual Colours | Black, orange, white |
Ribbon Style | Heat-transfer printed ribbon in matching colour scheme |
Key Custom Areas | Event name, centre text, colour palette, ribbon print |
MOQ Suggestion | 100 pcs+ |
Best Order Window | 3–5 weeks before race day for artwork confirmation and production |
Recommended Packaging | Individual polybag or presentation card for event distribution |
Why this medal works well for 5K events
This design is especially effective for 5K races because the bold “5K” centre instantly communicates the event type without requiring complex graphics. The diamond-shaped layered construction gives the medal a more dynamic and modern look, which suits urban runs, branded community races and youth-friendly events. The black-and-orange palette is also highly visible, energetic and easy to match with autumn races, Halloween-themed events, school colours or sponsor branding. Compared with traditional round medals, this structure feels more memorable while still remaining production-friendly for bulk race orders.
What can be customised on this 5K medal
- Centre wording, such as 5K, 10K, Fun Run or Finisher
- Outer frame text for event name, location or sponsor branding
- Plating finish, including black nickel, antique silver or shiny gold
- Colour palette to match your race theme
- Ribbon artwork, print colour and attachment style
- Medal size and thickness for standard or premium event budgets
Why Badge Artisans
Badge Artisans helps event organisers turn medal ideas into production-ready custom awards with clear artwork support, flexible finish options and dependable bulk manufacturing. For themed race medals like this one, we can customise the structure, wording, colour system and ribbon design to fit your event identity more precisely.
