Custom Medals

Custom Sports & Award Medals

Direct-workshop athletic finisher medals, corporate achievement medallions, and military-grade commendations. Precision die-cast in high-density zinc alloy with heavy solid gauges (3.0mm–5.0mm), intricate multi-level 3D sculptural reliefs, and custom-woven neck ribbons.

✔ Solid Heavyweight Gauges (3.0mm–5.0mm) ✔ High-Definition 3D Die-Cast Tooling ✔ Full-Color Dye-Sublimated Woven Ribbons ✔ Free 24h Visual Layout Proofing
Custom die-cast marathon sports medals and award medallions
● High-Relief CNC Tooling & Precision Ribbon Assembly · Real Event Deliveries
From 50 pcs
Flexible Low-Volume Runs
3.5mm–5.0mm
Substantial Handheld Heft
12–15 Days
Standard Production Cycle
AQL 2.5
4K Video Pre-Shipment Inspection
MANUFACTURING ARCHITECTURE

Choose Your Medal Craftsmanship

From athletic marathons to corporate gala achievements, select the metallurgical process engineered for your project:

3D sculpted high-relief zinc alloy custom medal Sculptural Prestige

01. 3D Sculpted High-Relief

Multi-level CNC tooling produces anatomical, architectural, or organic contours without color fill. Antique electroplating highlights deep textures.

Best For: Marathons, military commendations, annual service honors
Tactile Feel: Substantial 3D curves with dramatic shadow lines
Color enamel filled custom tournament sports medal Vivid Event Branding

02. Soft Enamel Color-Fill

Vibrant liquid enamel cured into stamped metal cells. Raised polished borders clearly segment complex multi-color tournament graphics.

Best For: Youth tournaments, school competitions, festival races
Tactile Feel: Vibrant recessed colors framed by bright metal rims
Cut-out hollow openwork custom marathon medal Openwork Architecture

03. Cut-Out Hollow Openwork

Precision CNC piercing creates negative-space openings inside the medal body, emphasizing city landmarks, running figures, or modern geometry.

Best For: City marathons, cycling grand tours, architectural landmarks
Tactile Feel: Intricate see-through metal bridges with high visual impact
Multi-piece mechanical spinning commemorative medal Interactive Kinematics

04. Multi-Piece Spinning Assembly

Engineered with central ball-bearing swivel axles, sliding puzzle components, or embedded bottle openers. Delivers exceptional keepsake retention.

Best For: Premium race challenges, commemorative anniversaries, e-sports
Tactile Feel: Dynamic rotating center with precision mechanical motion
DUAL-DIMENSION COLOR ARCHITECTURE

How Medal Colors Work: 50+ Plating Finishes Meets 1,000+ Pantone Colors

A bespoke championship medal unites two distinct metallurgical and chemical engineering layers: The Heavyweight Electroplated Chassis (forming the reverse side, thick rim bevels, and raised 3D contours) paired with The Graphic Enamel Infill (filling recessed tournament logos to exact Pantone references).

Dimension 1: The Metal Chassis 50+ Plating Formulations

Podium Finishes & Heavy Rims

The solid zinc alloy body is submerged into electrolytic chemical baths. This permanently coats the medal's reverse side, thick rim perimeter, ribbon loop, and all raised relief lines.

  • 🔸 Podium High-Polish: 18K Real Gold, Shiny Nickel/Silver, Mirror Copper, Pearl Chrome
  • 🔸 Heritage Antiques: Hand-rubbed Antique Bronze, Antique Silver, Antique Brass
  • 🔸 Advanced Chemistry: Non-blackened antique pewter, Two-Tone (Gold+Silver masking)
  • 🔸 Novelty Treatments: Rainbow Anodized oil-slick, Brushed Satin Matte, Matte Black Nickel
Dimension 2: The Face Artwork 1,000+ Pantone Solid Coated Matches

Precision Pantone (PMS) Enamel Infill

Enamel paste is dispensed into recessed cavities partitioned by the electroplated metal boundaries. Colors are hand-formulated to match exact Pantone Solid Coated (PMS C) references.

  • 🎨 Event Branding Matching: Official city marathon colors, national flags, and sponsor logos
  • 🎨 Translucent "Stained Glass": Semi-transparent colored enamels over textured base metal
  • 🎨 Night Run Specialties: Photoluminescent glow-in-the-dark and liquid glitter pastes
  • 🎨 Zero Color Surprises: Pre-production physical swatches confirmed before mass batch curing
High polish shiny gold medal plating
Shiny 1st Place Gold Mirror-polished brilliant 18K gold luster. The universal benchmark for championship victory.
Polished nickel silver award medal plating
Shiny 2nd Place Silver High-contrast polished nickel/silver. Crisp, modern, and tarnish-resistant.
Antique bronze 3rd place athletic medal
Antique 3rd Place Bronze Hand-rubbed vintage patina. Delivers rich contrast over recessed athletic graphics.
Rainbow anodized finish custom medal
Rainbow Anodized / Dual-Tone Multi-color prismatic oil-slick effect or gold+silver dual-mask plating for modern novelty awards.
✨ Full Surface Finishing Chemistry from Our Zhongshan Partner Facilities

Need a specialized metallic tone? We engineer: Dual-Tone Plating (Gold + Nickel masking), Non-Blackened Antique Tin/Brass, Brushed Satin Gold, Rainbow Anodized Finishes, and Electrophoretic Color-Dyed Metal Outlines (Glossy Black, Red, Pink, Royal Blue). Specify your exact Pantone codes and plating preferences in the customizer.

GAUGE & WEIGHT ENGINEERING

Solid Calibrated Gauges (3.0mm to 5.0mm+)

Unlike cheap stamped tins that feel hollow and bend easily, Flexsrc engineers medals with substantial physical heft and thick polished rim perimeters:

  • 🏅 50mm - 60mm (2.0" - 2.4"): 3.0mm solid thickness. Ideal for 5K fun runs, academic achievements, and youth leagues.
  • 🏅 65mm - 75mm (2.5" - 3.0"): 3.5mm–4.0mm solid thickness. The international standard for half-marathons and corporate galas.
  • 🏅 80mm - 100mm+ (3.2" - 4.0"+): 4.5mm–5.0mm+ heavy gauge. Massive commemorative medals, full marathons, and military honors.
  • 📐 Freeform Outer Contours: Custom die-cast perimeters shaped around running figures, state borders, or corporate shields.
Custom sports medal thickness gauge and size comparison Thickness & Palm Gauge Comparison
Circular Podium Seal Classic round format with diamond-cut knurled edge options.
Heraldic Shield & Star Military merit stars, security emblems, and law enforcement crosses.
Silhouette Die-Cut Outline Sculpted precisely along running figures, bikes, or geographic borders.
Interlocking Puzzle Sets Multi-medal series that snap together magnetically to form a master crest.
LANYARDS & ATTACHMENT ARCHITECTURE

Custom Neck Ribbons & Safety Hardware

A premium medal demands an equally durable, high-definition woven neck ribbon reinforced with tensile cross-stitching:

Full color dye sublimated heat transfer neck ribbon
Dye-Sublimated Heat Transfer Silky-smooth polyester ribbon with photographic edge-to-edge CMYK printing. Supports sponsors, gradients, and event dates.
Woven jacquard thread neck ribbon for sports medals
Woven Jacquard Ribbon Intertwined dyed thread yarns creating deep textured patterns. Delivers an authoritative military and institutional feel.
Medal jump rings, safety release clips, and V-neck sewing
CPSIA Anti-Choke Breakaway Clips Reinforced brass jump rings, snap swivel clips, and quick-release breakaway plastic buckles compliant with school safety codes.
Standard Ribbon Geometry: Widths calibrated to 20mm (0.8"), 25mm (1.0"), or 38mm (1.5"). Standard length is 860mm–900mm (34"–36") with V-neck cross-stitch sewing ensuring the medal hangs perfectly flat against the recipient's chest.
AWARD PRESENTATION

Packaging Tailored to Your Ceremony

From mass athletic finish lines to presidential executive galas, select packaging that honors the achievement:

Individual bubble pouch sports medal packaging
Protective Bubble Pouch Scratch-proof sealed pouch. The standard logistical packaging for mass marathon race kit bags.
Velour drawstring gift pouch for award medals
Velour Drawstring Pouch High-density black/blue velvet bag with gold screen-printed event logos. Compact and elegant.
Hinged presentation velvet medal award box
Executive Hinged Velvet Box Deluxe spring-hinged case lined with satin lid liners and custom-molded EVA medal recesses for formal ceremonies.
EVENT OCCASIONS

Engineered for Celebrated Milestones

Whether supplying mass athletic marathons or prestigious corporate enterprises, our medallions perform:

Marathon runner receiving finish line medal
Athletics

Marathons & Road Races

Mass 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon finisher medals engineered with city landmarks and race stats.

Executive annual corporate gala recognition ceremony
Enterprise

Corporate Annual Galas

Presidential leadership honors, safety achievement milestones, and annual sales championship medallions.

University graduation and military insignia medal
Institutions

Military & Academic Honors

Valedictorian medals, armed service commendations, and departmental merit crests.

E-sports championship gaming tournament medal
Clubs & Gaming

E-Sports & Sports Leagues

Soccer, martial arts, swim leagues, and competitive gaming trophies with modern custom ribbon prints.

COLLABORATION PROTOCOL

How We Work Together

From rough vector sketch to race-day delivery, our engineering desk ensures total milestone control:

01
Share Your Idea Submit your event logo, dimensions, target piece count, and firm in-hands date.
02
3D Relief Feasibility Our desk verifies relief thickness, draft angles, ribbon sizing, and issues your free 24h proof.
03
Tooling & Sample Sign-Off CNC steel mold engraving commences. Physical golden production samples issued upon request.
04
Heavy Die-Casting High-density zinc alloy injection, multi-tank electroplating, color fill, and ribbon assembly.
05
AQL 2.5 QC & Air Express Pre-shipment 4K macro video inspection report verified before door-to-door expedited dispatch.
PURCHASING CLARIFICATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Transparent answers covering medal thickness, rush lead times, ribbon printing, and defect replacement:

What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and physical sample policy?
Our flexible production runs start from as low as 50 pcs per custom medal design, making us an ideal partner for boutique invitationals, executive summits, and corporate milestone awards. For multi-distance races (e.g., 5K, 10K, Half, Full), consolidated runs can be grouped to optimize tooling costs. Physical golden production samples are also supported for review upon mold sign-off.
What is your standard production lead time, and can you handle firm race deadlines?
Standard volume production requires approximately 12–15 business days following final 3D blueprint sign-off. For hard event deadlines, our priority rush lane can compress manufacturing to 7–9 business days, paired with 3–5 day international door-to-door air express directly to your race venue.
How do you ensure substantial handheld weight and prevent thin, flimsy medals?
We manufacture using high-density #3 zinc alloy calibrated to solid thicknesses of 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, or 5.0mm+. We never hollow out the reverse side unless specifically instructed, ensuring an authoritative, heavyweight tactile feel when placed around an athlete's neck.
Can custom neck ribbons be fully printed with sponsors and event dates?
Yes. Our standard ribbons are premium polyester dye-sublimated with continuous full-color CMYK heat-transfer printing on both sides. You can include gradient graphics, event dates, sponsor logos, and distance markers without extra per-color printing surcharges.
What quality inspection standards apply, and how are defects handled?
We inspect under international AQL 2.5 major defect standards. Prior to dispatch, our desk provides a dedicated 4K macro video report demonstrating surface electroplating, ribbon tensile cross-stitching, and enamel fill accuracy. Any factory-verified defective units are remade and express-shipped free of charge or refunded.
How do mold fees work for annual recurring sporting events?
Tooling fees are charged strictly on the initial mold creation. For recurring annual events, we can engineer detachable year-slug inserts or preserve your master steel production molds in our Guangdong workshop for 24 months, enabling subsequent editions to be produced with zero master mold fees.
Do you sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) to protect race medal designs?
Yes. We routinely execute commercial NDAs with event marketing agencies, corporate organizers, and sports franchises to ensure unreleased designs remain strictly confidential until officially unveiled on race day.
How are heavy medals packaged to prevent scratching during international transit?
Each medal is individually packed in an anti-scratch protective bubble pouch with the folded ribbon secured behind the medal face, packed into heavy-duty 5-ply export cases with corner edge protectors to withstand transit shocks.

Ready to Engineer Your Custom Award Medals?

Submit your vector emblem or race concept. Our engineering desk evaluates relief depth, ribbon geometry, and issues your complimentary 24h digital proof.

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