August 2017 Medal of the Month Competition

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We’ve lined up five contenders to win our August 2017 Medal of the Month competition. Which one is your favourite?

With some fantastic entries this month, get your votes in now to have your say.

Simply click here to visit our Medal of the Month post on Facebook to comment and let us know which medal you think is the best!

We’ll be revealing the winner on Tuesday 19th September but in the meantime, keep on reading for more information on all our August nominees.

A – #LoveMud Survivor 2017, Nuclear Races

Produced in our popular Enamelled style, Nuclear Races‘ #LoveMud Survivor 2017 medals are particularly eye-catching.

Measuring 85mm, you’ve got to get messy to earn these Antique Gold Enamelled Medals.

Specialists in obstacle races over challenging terrain, Nuclear Races warn competitors to expect ‘relentless amounts of mud’ in their events!

B – Superhero Series Triathlon

A 90mm Antique Silver Europa Medal with Domed Epoxy Print, the Superhero Series Triathlon is an event for the everyday superhero!

The UK’s only disability sports series, the events are super versatile.

Participants can compete alone or as part of a team in swimming, cycling and running challenges.

C – East Farm Frolic, White Star Running

A very large medal, White Star Running’s East Farm Frolic keepsake scales a whopping 115m!

Enamelled and featuring an Antique Gold finish, additional 50mm hanging tags make this memento fantastically unique.

The East Farm Frolic takes place near Blandford Forum in Dorset and is made up of a series of different runs.

To get your hands on all the farm animal-themed hanging tags that make up the overall medal, competitors need to complete at least one lap of a half marathon, marathon, 10k and Sunday frolic.

D – The 401 Challenge & Virtual Series, The 401 Foundation

A set of three Black Nickel Enamelled Interlocking Medals, these keepsakes represent 5k, 10k and half marathon distances.

Measuring 75mm, 80mm and 90mm, The 401 Challenge was the brainchild of Ben Smith.

Running a crazy 401 marathons in 401 days at 309 locations throughout Britain in 2015, this was all to raise funds for anti-bullying charities Kidscape and Stonewall.

Now setting up The 401 Foundation, special events are now being designed to help individuals boost confidence and self-esteem.

E – Music Legends Challenge, Saxons, Vikings & Normans

Saxons, Vikings & Normans’ Music Legends Challenge is an event with a difference.

A series of runs aiming to celebrate the life and career of a particular musical legend.

A six-hour timed challenge including trails, bike paths and tarmac, fancy dress is advised.

The medals for this event scale 150mm and are produced in our Enamelled style with an Antique Silver finish.

Written by: pm

Published on: 12 September 2017

Categories: News, Medals