It took me six years of running half-marathons before I finally figured out what the heck to do with all my medals. Listen closely: a medal rack. Unclear how I spent so long draping them on door knobs, bulletin boards, and command hooks stuck to my wall, but there's a whole market out there of cheap, functional medal racks just waiting to be filled with the shiny fruits of your labor. And, even better: with the holiday season bearing down on us, a medal rack is a fun and useful gift for just about any runner in your life.
There are many cheap options out there, from sleek and simple (the choice I'm going with for my dad) to cute and inspiring. Check out these affordable medal racks and wrap one up for your friend or family member who just keeps signing up for races. (Looking for more running gifts? Here are 11 that I can personally recommend [1].)
Gone For a Run Hooked on Medals and Bibs
The gorgeous running graphic makes this Gone For a Run Hooked on Medals and Bibs Hanger [2] ($50) stand out from the competition. There's room for up to 160 medals (please don't tell me you know someone with more than that) and clips to display race bibs as well.
Urbn "Believe" Sports Medal Hanger
The Urbn "Believe" Sports Medal Hanger [3] ($35) comes with plenty of hooks and a sweet, simple word of encouragement to inspire any runner to keep filling them up.
Powerfly Medal Rack For Runners With Bib Sleeve
The Powerfly Medal Rack For Runners [4] ($30) includes 20 clear sleeves to display race bibs, plus a chalkboard area to record PRs, training goals, inspirational sayings, and more.
"Never Give Up" Medal Hanger
This "Never Give Up" Medal Hanger [5] ($37, previously $49) is simple, motivational, and can hold up to 60 medals. It comes in a few different colors, but the pink option really stole our hearts!
Gone For a Run Race Bib and Medal Display
The Gone For a Run Race Bib and Medal Display [6] ($40) includes room for 24 medals and up to 100 bibs. It's simple and classy while providing plenty of space to display a runner's proudest accomplishments.
Pretty Display "Invisible" Medal Hanger
The simple, subtle Pretty Display "Invisible" Medal Hanger [7] ($26) is a great gift for the runner who wants to display their medals with minimum fanfare: just put 'em up and let the achievement speak for itself!
Live. Laugh. Run. Race Bib and Medal Display
Currently loving the simple design and sweet saying on this Live. Laugh. Run. Race Bib and Medal Display [8] ($40), which could fit perfectly in an office, living room, or bedroom wall.