Colour Printed Medals for Race Directors & Event Organisers
Colour Printed Medals for Race Directors & Event Organisers
Medals That Showcase Your Event Branding
For many race directors and event organisers, the medal is more than a reward — it’s also a reflection of the event’s identity.
Logos, colours, mascots, and distinctive event graphics all contribute to the personality of a race. Colour printed medals allow organisers to carry that branding directly onto the medal itself.
Rather than relying purely on engraving, colour printing allows the medal design to incorporate:
- Full colour logos
- Detailed artwork
- Event mascots or illustrations
- Multiple brand colours
- Clear sponsor recognition
For events with strong visual branding, this can create a medal that feels far more connected to the experience participants remember.
Available on Both Wood and Slate Medals
Colour Printed Wooden Medals
Colour printing on wood combines natural material with modern design flexibility. The wood grain remains subtly visible beneath the print, giving the medal a warm, organic appearance while still allowing detailed artwork to be reproduced.
This approach works particularly well for:
- Charity runs
- School events
- Community races
- Festive themed events
Each medal retains the character of natural wood while presenting vibrant and recognisable branding.
Colour Printed Slate Medals
Slate offers a darker, more dramatic base material for colour printing. The deep mineral background makes bright colours stand out strongly, producing medals that feel bold and distinctive.
For events looking for a more premium or modern aesthetic, slate provides a striking contrast between the printed design and the natural stone surface.
Because slate has its own unique texture, each medal remains slightly individual even when produced in larger quantities.
Combining Colour Printing with Metallic Spray Finishes
One of the most popular options is combining colour printed areas with a metallic spray finish around the rest of the medal.
This creates a layered effect where printed logos or graphics sit alongside gold, silver, or bronze finishes — producing a medal that feels both vibrant and premium.
For example:
- A gold sprayed medal with a full colour logo
- Silver sprayed borders surrounding a printed event graphic
- Bronze finishes paired with festive colour artwork
This hybrid approach allows organisers to maintain the classic recognition of metallic medals while still showcasing event branding.
You can read more about our metallic finish process in our guide to spray-finished medal surfaces.
Why Many Organisers Choose Colour Printed Medals
While engraved medals remain extremely popular, colour printing offers several advantages for events where branding or artwork is central to the experience.
- Strong visual recognition of the event
- Better reproduction of detailed logos
- Greater flexibility for themed races
- More vibrant finish line photography
- Higher shareability on social media
When runners and participants post their medals online, colourful designs often stand out far more clearly in photos — which naturally increases the visibility of the event itself.
Sustainable Materials Without Plastic Medals
Colour printing is available across the same sustainable materials used throughout our medal range, including FSC-certified wood and natural slate.
This allows organisers to present medals that feel distinctive and visually impressive while still aligning with the growing preference for more environmentally conscious event materials.
For many race directors, combining natural materials with colour printing provides the ideal balance between sustainability and creative design.
Planning Medals for Your Next Event?
If you’re designing medals for an upcoming race or sporting event and want to incorporate full colour branding, colour printed medals are worth exploring.
They offer flexibility, visual impact, and compatibility with other finishes such as metallic sprays — allowing you to create something truly distinctive for your finishers.
To discuss medal ideas for your event:
info@zerowastemedals.co.uk