2024 Finisher Medals Revealed

Inspiration – we added a stand some years ago as we know as runners that often the medals end up on your closet door handle or in a drawer as they are tough to display.  Many runners put these on their desk or shelf.  We know that runners are all about the experience they have on Race Day, and this is a great way to keep the memory going. We are one of the only races in the country that does this.

With the stand in mind we wanted to make the medals more of an art piece (rather than a traditional medal) representing elements/memories from the course as we are known to have one of the most scenic courses in the country, passing some of Denver’s most iconic landmarks. We also added a charm/mini-medal years ago – that you can remove it and clip on a backpack or as a zipper pull. Giving runners another fun item to remember their accomplishment.

Marathon/Urban 10/Marathon Relay

• Colorado emblem in the corners and Mile High street sign to remind runners they achieved their goal – at a mile high in Colorado.
• All the landmarks are those runners pass on the course and we showcase different elements each year.
• Stadium – drone view of the stadium – as the marathon course runs through it twice
• Ferris Wheel from Elitches – course can see only downtown amusement park in the US – roller coaster to ferris wheel.
• Daniels & Fisher Clocktower on the 16^th street mall
• Denver’s unique bridges on course – This one is on the Platte River just before you cross over to the stadium – the course goes under it twice. Denver has a great collection of bridges and we cross the Bronco bridge, go under the tressle bridge and this arched bridge, view the Confluence and bike path bridges and more
• City Park – one of the most beautiful race start and finish areas in the US. With the lake, iconic fountain, and City Park Pavilion
• Of course we included the Denver skyline, cash register building, and mountains. Which runners see as they run and at the Finish Line Festival.

Half Marathon

• Colorado emblem in the corners and Mile High street sign to remind runners they achieved their goal – at a mile high in Colorado.
• All the landmarks are those runners pass on the course and we showcase different elements each year.
• Lion from Denver Zoo – 1 of 2 races in the US to go through a Zoo
• Dancers – or the dancing aliens as many Denverites have named them. They are in front of the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
• Daniels & Fisher Clocktower on the 16^th street mall
• City Park – one of the most beautiful race start and finish areas in the US. With the lake, iconic fountain, and City Park Pavilion
• Of course we included the Denver skyline, cash register building, and mountains. Which runners see as they run and at the Finish Line Festival.