Why not?

Cute, lovely, or fast!

Smart, bravery, and stronger!

Using your favored animal elements to design running medals,

isn’t it a good idea?

NO.1  King of Beast – Tiger

Tiger is seen as a symbol of seriousness, beauty, and bravery. In China, you can hear “Hazor ( a bravery soldier ) and Perplexity ( a commander’s seal ) ” in the ancient military. In 1998, the North Korean tiger was chosen as the mascot at the Seoul Olympics.

No. 2 Master of Monsters – Lion

Extremely fast! Stronger and brave! Fearless! The lion is seen as a spirit animal like Kylin in ancient China. In Egypt, Sphinx is famous in the world. Using a lion can show the cool of running medals.

No.3 The Landed Fastest Runner – Cheetahs

Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land. They run at full speed and can reach speeds of more than 100 km per hour. Cheetahs are like cats because they have some features. It is full of energy. Making a sharp turn at high speed is their superiority. Cheetahs are usually selected in customizing running medals.

No.4 Living Fossils of the Biological World – Panda

Panda is a very cute animal because it is charmingly naive. In China, the panda is a national treasure and protected carefully. For some kids running, running a medal with panda is a nice selection because children like a panda.

No.5 Loyalty Friend – Dog

The dog is our loyal friends. Many people keep them for a long time. Some dogs like Teddy are very cute. The dog is a smart animal because it is trained for many goals like watching the door or sniffing traces. Dogs can run about half as fast as cheetahs. In the running events, they choose their dog to run for them. Therefore, dogs and their paws are usually used for designing running medals.

No.6 An Idle Traveler – Crab

You must like eating crab because it is indeed a delicious food. Crab has eight legs. They crawl very slowly at the seaside. However, they also will compete for nutritious food.

No.7 Into the Fire – Turkey

As we all know, turkey is delicious food on Thanksgiving day. But turkey is not a chicken but a bird. Turkey symbols a stronger power. Because of its culture, the turkey element is used in the thanksgiving running.

No.8 Lovely Animal – Rabbit

Yes! A double face! The rabbit is a quiet and lovely animal. When they eat carrots, they are very quiet; when they play, they are alive and kicking. Rabbit has excellent hearing and sight to watch the surroundings. Children like rabbits. There is a metaphor when someone runs away, we will say: He runs faster than a rabbit!

No.9 Swift Horse – Horse

In ancient, the horse is the only transportation. It can travel thousands of miles a day. Horse standards for passion, optimism, and head-on. In china, horse symbols a kind of spirit – continuous self-renewal and struggle. In the horse race, horse elements are indispensable. In the race like 5k, 10k, and marathon, it is also applied.

No.10 ” Meow ” – Cat

Cat is a clever animal. They are small and their body is soft. They can run away. Wall- walking ability belongs to them. Cat is a partner in some families. Due to cute shape, many teenagers like it.

No.11 << Boonie Bears >> – Bear

Bear is simple and honest. They are also fat and has huge size. If you don’t mess with them, they won’t be angry. It looks clumsy, but actually it runs very fast, at a speed of up to 40km/h, and has excellent endurance. Bear is a state animal in Finland. If you like beer, choosing a bear for your finisher medal design is very nice.

No.12 Christmas Mascot – Deer

Deer is a very spiritual creature. We know the story of Christmas deer. They are very good at jumping. In the Christmas running, except for Santa grandpa, deer are used for designing Christmas running.

After you read, there must be a general outline in your brain, right? When you look around carefully, you will find many animals like butterflies, eagle, and so on in customizing award medals or military medals. Some elements of life are the source of your design.

Resources:

1.freepik.com

2.https://shop.wwf.ca/products/tiger

3.https://www.pinterest.com/pin/523895369122203078/

4.http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/1792374

5.https://www.virtualstrides.com/past-partner-races/

6.https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/animals/general-animals/cheetah-facts/

7.https://abcnews.go.com/International/lottery-winners-glimpse-japans-baby-panda/story?id=51903596

8.https://cnzsxieyuan.en.made-in-china.com/product/ejumNgsywVWB/China-Custom-Panda-Running-Metal-Medal-with-Print-Logo-Ribbon.html

9.https://southasiansnews.com/2018/08/24/the-ridiculously-cute-dog-challenge-to-distract-you-from-all-the-doom-and-gloom/

10.https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/04/sign-up-now-for-the-rundisney-virtual-running-shorts-series/

11.https://www.hakaimagazine.com/news/green-crabs-are-officially-delicious/

12.https://www.thespruce.com/wild-turkey-history-385522

13.https://petsmao.nownews.com/20140317-2056

14.https://www.facebook.com/5krabbitrun/

15.https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/running-horses/9n4g5jc11127#activetab=pivot:overviewtab

16.http://www.bigmugoftea.blog/fitness/earning-my-unicorn-medal-the-hard-way/

17.https://www.pinterest.com/dizfan/virtual-runs/?lp=true

18.https://www.shutterstock.com/search/cat+running

19.http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2014/01-15/5736887.shtml

20.https://bespokemedals.com/santa-medals/

21.https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting-giant-whitetail-deer-during-early-bow-season

Knowing about more interesting blog about running medals design,

please read <<  Opening Personalized Medals World! >>  /  <<  How to Make Your Running Medals Unique ?>> !

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Do you like Running?

Do you like Halloween?

Are you scared of horrible things?

Are you interested in dressing up?

Halloween Run,

You can’t miss it!

1) Halloween in Emmaus 5K

When: October 20, 2018

Where: Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Website: emmaus5k.com

Why attend:

Before the beginning of the Halloween Parade, the race will start just 30 min. At that time, there are many audiences to cheer for you. Each racer should be dressed up with creative costumes. Cash prizes will be awarded to not only runners but also best costume designers.

2) Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run

When: October 20, 2018

Where: Burkittsville, Maryland

Website: spookhill4mile.org

Why attend: YES! Burkittsville is a famous place in the 1999 thriller  << The Blair Witch Project >>. you will run through the graveyard and ” Spook Hill”. These real things will make your hair stand on end even if in the day. If you have enough courage, why not try it?

3) Monster Dash

When: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Where: October 27, 2018

Website: minnesotamonster.com

Why attend: A little T-shirt or Jacket can make your race become more motivated. You will become a monster – maybe cute or horrible. It doesn’t matter. The race needs you to attend.

4) Haunted Hustle

When: October 20-21, 2018

Where: Madison, Wisconsin

Website: hauntedhustlemadison.com

Why attend: The running events are not the only type. The Halloween medals can also be designed in the GS-JJ, a funny custom medal maker, which has bold ideas and designs.

5) The Great Pumpkin Haul

When: October 27, 2018

Where: Littleton, Colorado

Website: thegreatpumpkinhaul.com

Why attend: Do you like pumpkin? Pumpkin is a symbol of Halloween. The Great Pumpkin Haul is very short, just 2 miles. But you should choose the pumpkin and run with them. Only the best pumpkin won’t be thrown away and the heaviest pumpkin owner will get a Halloween medal.

Samples at GS-JJ:

6) Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon & Freaky 4-Miler

When: October 27, 2018

Where: Miami Beach, Florida

Website: halloweenhalfmarathon.com

Why attend: When you run, you can meet skeletons, bats, zombies, vampires, and werewolves. Many runners will become nurses, kittens, cops, and superheroes. After running, you can get the funny Halloween race medals. Each year, the design of medals arouses people’s attraction.

7) Family Fright 5K Fun Run & Carnival

When: October 28, 2018

Where: Union City, California

Website: active.com

Why attend: Goblins! Zombies! Ghost! Enjoy a family day running! If you want to chase stimulation, you can join the zombie’s challenge and try to survive in the Zombie 5K trail. If you still have one flag (total:2 flags) finally, you will get the zombie challenge prize.

8) Terrifying 10-Miler & Halloween 5K-10K-Kids Run

When: October 28, 2018

Where: Dana Point, California

Website: renegaderaceseries.com

Why attend: keep an eye out for the trick-or-treat aid stations with ghosts and goblins along the course. It offers about each spooky race genre that exists. After running, you can attend the pumpkin party, costume party, or else. Not very scary, you can take part in with your children.

9) The Halloween Candy Run

When: October 28, 2018

Where: Dayton, Ohio

Website: halloweencandyrun.itsyourrace.com

Why attend: This is a very happy Halloween race. It is the most magnificent Halloween race. You can get a pumpkin, candies, finisher medals, pizzas, and so on. In all, you will very enjoy it!

10) Panic in the Dark

When: November 3, 2018

Where: Lowell, Massachusetts

Website: panicinthedark.com

Why attend: If you think that running in the day is not exciting. you can join this. You will go past a cemetery and through darkened woods. There are many obstacles and zombies clambering for your body. Don’t scream!

Now, Halloween will be coming soon! You must want to burn up your energy or get many candies or frightened of chasing by zombies, anyhow, you will enjoy the frightening fun in Halloween run!

Resources:

1. http://humanrace.co.uk/news/trick-treat-run-returns-richmond-park-halloween/
2. https://wesleyworks.smugmug.com/2017/Events/Emmaus-5K/i-NNSsSZg
3. https://www.runnersworld.com/news/g23013115/best-halloween-runs/

4.http://hauntedhustlemadison.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/superherofamily-1024×680.jpg

5. http://hauntedhustlemadison.com
6. https://twitter.com/gofitnessstl
7. https://halloweenhalfmarathon.com/awards/medals/
8. https://nebula.wsimg.com/9f5cb331c70e2301bff7bb7ebb51b1b3?AccessKeyId=B4ED474BC7AAB550E403&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
9. http://www.thehauntedhustle.com/
10. https://www.zoomracingusa.com/halloween-run/

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