Racing Medallions

pollard775

Hi All,

Last year I competed in my first triathlon, everybody that was a first timer received a "first-timers" medal. I have that hanging in my kitchen as inspiration(I am not a person that usually gets a medal for sports). Does everybody in each group receive medallions? I am not sure how to enter the race in September. I am 48, 5'6 and 217(lower weight anticipated by race day). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kim

Drudoo

Typically finishers receive medals after crossing the finish line. Sometimes you'll get others goodies such as a shirt, bag, hat, etc...

scott091501

Yep. Typically everyone gets a "finishers medal". I'm not a huge fan at less than Iron distance races. I was shocked the first race I did that we received something like this. I'd rather they give medals to the podium finishers and spend the extra money on other swag or making sure there are ample supplies at aid stations. I don't race for the swag.

bstamps12

I've only done tris that award the top 3 in each division, no finishers medals. But most of the tris I have done also offer an "Athena" division for women over 150 lbs, they get medals for the top 3 in that division too, so maybe check if your tri offers an Athena division.

trijoe

In this area, the smaller races buck the tradition of handing out finishers' medals to cut costs. A shame, if you ask me. I love love love my bling. Call me shallow, I don't care. My first half ironman (non-branded), they handed out plaques. My friends were miffed. They wanted medals. I got home, hung my plaque, and now I use it to drape my medals on it.

We all have our little idiosyncrasies, and one of mine is a love of finishers' medals. Oh sure, finishers' shirts are good too, and you can show those off to more people than your family. But I do enjoy my bling, hanging on my plaque. I also love trail races after a 3 day rain, with mud so deep your shoes get sucked off your feet. So there you go. Another quirk. So so many...

Hope this helps.
TriJoe.