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What is a Finisher medal ?

A Finisher medal is much more than just a sports accessory. It represents the culmination of an effort, the symbol of surpassing oneself and personal achievement. Unlike a cup or a trophy reserved for the winners, the Finisher Medal is awarded to all participants who cross the finish line, whether it is a marathon, a trail, a triathlon or other running race formats. This award values each runner, recognizing the courage and determination necessary to complete the event. It also becomes a lasting souvenir, which many like to collect over the years, which encourages them to come back from one edition to another and contributes to the loyalty of athletes.

Different types of Finisher medals

At Ultime Sport, we offer several types of Finisher medals to meet the expectations of sports event organizers, from marathons to trails, including triathlons and obstacle courses. Each type of medal has its own particularities and advantages, allowing each event to find the reward that best suits its identity and budget.

• Metal Medal: The metal medal is a great classic, particularly prized for its weight, its robustness and its prestigious rendering. It is ideal for high-level competitions or events that wish to make an impression with a durable and elegant reward. Our metal medals can be offered in different finishes (golden, silver, bronze, matte, shiny or antique) and personalized with fine engravings, embossed and 3D details and with the insertion of enameled colors.
• Engraved wooden medal: The engraved wooden medal is attracting more and more organizers thanks to its authentic and eco-responsible character. Made from certified solid French beech, it is personalized by laser engraving and cutting to obtain precise details and visual contrasts between light and dark wood. Each medal is unique in its veining, and its natural rendering corresponds perfectly to outdoor races and events attached to environmental values.
• Printed Wooden Medal: The printed wooden medal combines the laser engraving of wood and the visual strength of colors. Thanks to our UV printing technology, we can faithfully reproduce a logo, a poster or a graphic charter directly on the surface of the wood. This allows the organizers to obtain an original, colorful and modern medal, while maintaining the ecological advantages linked to the use of solid wood.

These different variations allow you to choose a reward that perfectly adapts to the tone of your event. Whether you are looking for the timeless elegance of metal, the authenticity of engraved wood or the colorful modernity of printed wood, Ultime Sport puts its know-how at your service to design unique and memorable personalized medals.

How is a medal made at Ultime Sport?

At Ultime Sport, the manufacture of a personalized medal is based on a rigorous process that combines creativity and precision. It all starts with the graphic design stage, carried out by our graphic designers from the logo, the poster or the visual elements provided by the organizer. After validation of the BAT, production is launched in our workshop with the techniques adapted to the chosen material, laser engraving for wood or UV printing for colored effects. The metal medals are made in a specific partner factory and which ensures a high quality of production. Each medal is then equipped with its personalized ribbon, carefully assembled in our workshop by our seamstresses on all wooden medals and plaques medals. Finally, we pay particular attention to the packaging, so that each medal arrives in impeccable condition, ready to be distributed to the participants.

How is a printed wooden medal made?

The printed wooden medal combines the authenticity of solid wood and the richness of color thanks to UV printing technology. The process starts with the creation of the visual, elaborated by our graphic designer from the logo or the graphic charter of the race. After validation of the design, the wooden planks are placed in our UV printing machine to affix the colors, then laser cut according to the defined shape. This double technique makes it possible to obtain original medals that faithfully reproduce the colors of the event, while preserving the natural and eco-responsible appearance of wood. Once the medal is ready, it is completed with a personalized ribbon and assembled in our workshop, before being carefully packaged and shipped.

How is an engraved wooden medal made?

The engraved wooden medal is designed from solid beech from sustainably managed French forests. Unlike plywood, solid wood offers better quality, superior strength and a unique natural rendering. Our graphic designers create the design by integrating the graphic elements of the race, then our laser machines engrave the patterns and cut the shape with extreme precision. The contrast between the light and dark areas of the wood brings an effect of depth and an elegant visual rendering. After engraving and cutting, the medal is finalized by the addition of a personalized ribbon and careful packaging to guarantee a perfect delivery.

What information is needed to make such a product?

The realization of a personalized medal does not necessarily require a complex brief. A simple logo, a poster of the event or a few general indications are enough for our graphic designers to design a first visual. Based on your files or your recommendations, we work in constant dialogue to refine the creation and offer you a design that respects your expectations and enhances your event. Our creations are limitless: we can start from a simple sketch, reproduce a logo or develop a complete graphic identity.

What is the cost of making a custom medal?

The price of a Finisher medal depends on several factors. The quantity ordered plays an important role, as does the material chosen, the size of the reward and the desired level of customization. The type of ribbon and the complexity of the design can also influence the final cost. At Ultime Sport, we adapt to the needs and budgets of each organizer by offering tailor-made solutions. To obtain an accurate estimate, we invite our customers to request a personalized quote online.

Why choose a Finisher medal for your races?

The Finisher Medal is the essential element of a successful sporting event. It makes it possible to reward each participant and to value their effort, regardless of their performance. It becomes a unique memory that embodies the lived experience and motivates the runners to come back for the following editions. For an organizer, offering a personalized medal is also a way to strengthen the image of his event and to make a lasting impression thanks to a symbolic, durable and aesthetic object.

Why an engraved or printed wooden medal?

Choosing an engraved or printed wooden medal means opting for an award that is both eco-responsible and original. Made from solid French beech and certified Origin France Guarantee, our wooden medals combine respect for the environment and aesthetics. The laser engraving offers a precise and elegant rendering, while the UV printing makes it possible to add bright colors and to faithfully reflect the graphic identity of the race. More and more event organizers, such as the Ecotrail of Paris or the Veni Vici, are choosing this type of medal for its modernity, authenticity and visual impact.

For which sports to choose a personalized medal?

The personalized medal adapts to all sports disciplines. It is essential in running, whether it is a marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km or a trail. It is also popular in triathlons, sailing competitions and any type of outdoor sport where nature is highlighted. In club competitions and sports federations, whether local or national, personalized medals are also of great importance. Finally, personalized medals also find their place in corporate events, as gifts or recognition objects during internal challenges.

How is the custom ribbon assembled?

The ribbon is the finishing touch that completes the medal. At Ultime Sport, we offer customizable ribbons in the colors of your race, on which the logo, the name of the event or the date can be printed. Once the ribbon has been designed, it is assembled directly in our workshop by our seamstresses, who ensure a solid and careful assembly. This craftsmanship guarantees both the quality of the finish and the comfort of the participants when they wear their medal around their necks.

What does Finisher mean ?

The English term Finisher literally means “the one who finishes”. In the field of sport, a Finisher Medal is therefore the reward offered to any participant who crosses the finish line, regardless of their ranking. It symbolizes courage, perseverance and personal achievement, universal values that affect both amateur runners and experienced athletes.