Here is the finisher’s medal from the USA Half Marathon Championships that took place on June 16, 2012 in Duluth, Minnesota.

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[Medal submitted by RIF #57 Trent Rosenbloom. Follow him on Twitter @HHFlyingMonkey]

Here is the finisher’s medal from Grandma’s Marathon that took place on June 16, 2012 in Duluth, Minnesota.

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[Medal submitted by RIF #57 Trent Rosenbloom. Follow him on Twitter @HHFlyingMonkey]

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Storified by Joshua Holmes · Fri, Jun 15 2012 10:36:45

Where Run It Fast Runners Are Running This Weekend (June 9-10, 2012)

Storified by Joshua Holmes · Fri, Jun 08 2012 11:51:14

We asked you via Run It Fast’s Twitter (@runitfast)for examples of some of the worst things you’ve witnessed other runners do during races and many of you replied.

The list of things ranged from cutting courses to numerous mentions of runners leaving bodily fluids and excrements along the course, in front of you, or too close for comfort.

Take a look below and see if you agree or have an experience that can top these:

Worst Things You’ve Seen Other Runners Do During Races

Storified by Joshua Holmes · Wed, Jun 06 2012 13:31:06

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon that took place on June 3, 2012 in San Diego, California.

With Rock ‘n’ Roll medals it’s usually hit or miss. The RNR SD Half Marathon medal is a hit with it’s vibrant colors and calming sailboats and palm tree.

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[Medal submitted by RIF #15 Amber Goetz (@am3erkgb), Scot Britton (@scotbritton), Kevin Erickson (@MapleLeaf99), and Jenna Green (@jjgreens)

West Liberty-Salem (Ohio) high school runner Meghan Vogel won the 1,600 meter race at the OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) state track meet on June 2, 2012.  However, her most impressive feat of the day was stopping during the 3,200 meter race to help injured opponent Arden McMath, who was severely hurt, hobble across the finish line.

A West Liberty-Salem runner helps carry a struggling Arlington runner who collapsed just short of the finish line at the DIII 3200 meter race at the OHSAA state track meet at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus on June 2, 2012. The West Liberty-Salem athlete finished first in the 1600 meter race earlier in the day. She was running in last place in the 3200 meter race when she approached her opponent struggling to pick herself up from the track on the home stretch. Without hesitation, she scooped her competitor up and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. As the crowd roared, the incredible sportsmanship continued to the finish line…

Often we get too caught up in the competition to remember our fellow competitors during a race.  Meghan’s sportsmanship is a prime example to many of us, much older, that we should never be too consumed with ourselves to help out an injured or struggling competitor.

Meghan’s story reminds me of Chris Estes stopping at mile a mile short of the Strolling Jim 40 Miler to help a runner who had collapsed and fallen over a guardrail (full story).

I’ve found out that the longer the event, the friendly runners are and more willing to help one another out. This is one of the reasons I love running ultras.

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Navy Ten Nautical Miler that took place on June 3, 2012 in Millington, Tennessee.

Run It Fast – Club member Victor Fleitas also submitted his first place age group medallion that you can see below.

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[Medal submitted by RIF #21 Victor Fleitas. Follow him on Twitter @lawyerrunner]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Lewis & Clark Half Marathon that took place on June 3, 2012 in Bozeman, Montana.

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[Medal submitted by RIF #31 Elizabeth V. Rehmer. Follow her on Twitter @turtlegirl00]

Here is the impressive finisher’s (sub-24 hour) belt buckle from the Old Dominion 100 Mile Cross Country Run that took place on June 2, 2012 in Fort Valley, Virginia.

Beautiful buckle with a nice bronze-like finish.

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[Medal submitted by Mike Jones. Follow him on Twitter @mikejonesM]