25-05-2011, 02:24 PM
Ottawa ââ¬â In a race of its own, the finisher medal for the 2010 Ottawa Marathon placed 13th in a competition recognizing the 25 best marathon medals in North America.
Marathon & Beyond, a recognized international magazine for marathoners and ultramarathoners, assembled a panel of 22 judges for this competition. The results were announced in its May/June 2011 issue.
ââ¬ÅThis is the first time the Ottawa Marathon medal has placed in the annual ranking,ââ¬Â said Jim Robinson, Race Director. ââ¬ÅWe already knew how much finisher medals mean to our runners. Now we know that our medal design is significant in the eyes of the North American running community.ââ¬Â
Finisher medals are highly sought after by many marathoners who in some cases run a marathon based on the uniqueness of the finishing medal.
ââ¬ÅEach year, our objective is to ensure the design is as unique as the runnerââ¬â¢s experience,ââ¬Â said Robinson.
The 2011 Ottawa Race Weekend will take place May 28 and 29.
Marathon & Beyond, a recognized international magazine for marathoners and ultramarathoners, assembled a panel of 22 judges for this competition. The results were announced in its May/June 2011 issue.
ââ¬ÅThis is the first time the Ottawa Marathon medal has placed in the annual ranking,ââ¬Â said Jim Robinson, Race Director. ââ¬ÅWe already knew how much finisher medals mean to our runners. Now we know that our medal design is significant in the eyes of the North American running community.ââ¬Â
Finisher medals are highly sought after by many marathoners who in some cases run a marathon based on the uniqueness of the finishing medal.
ââ¬ÅEach year, our objective is to ensure the design is as unique as the runnerââ¬â¢s experience,ââ¬Â said Robinson.
The 2011 Ottawa Race Weekend will take place May 28 and 29.