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Here is the finisher’s medal from the 4th Annual IMS Arizona Marathon that was held on February 19, 2012.

The race started in Buckeye, Arizona and finished in Glendale, Arizona as the beautiful back of this medal proudly displays.

I’m really a fan of this medal. It’s strong, bold, relatively simple, and classy.

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[medal photos submitted by Robert Boluyt. Follow him on Twitter @Bateluer]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon that was held on February 19, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

Rock ‘n’ Roll can be either hit or miss on their medals. This is one of their more beautiful pieces of bling.  The color scheme plays well for Pasadena.  The only thing that would have been better is if they could have fit a rose on there somewhere.

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[medal photo submitted by Tiffany Henness. Follow her on Twitter @Running_Hutch]

Often we finish a race to not be handed a finisher’s medal but a 13.1 sticker, BMF wallet (photo), or in the case of the 2012 Pilot Mountain Payback Marathon a finisher’s mug.

The race was held near Mt. Airy, North Carolina.

Jason Sutton was diplomatic about it calling it a “functional medal.”  Congrats to Jason on his mug. Well deserved after a tough 26.2 on the trails.

I guess if the finishers liked this bling will truly depend if their mug was half full or half empty!

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[Bling photo submitted by Jason Sutton. Follow him on Twitter @Jasut]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the 2012 LIVESTRONG Austin Marathon that took place in Austin, Texas on February 19, 2012.

Cool medal. Lot of detail and references to Austin. Stays true to the LIVESTRONG brand.

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[medal photo submitted by Aaron Johnstone. Follow him on Twitter @TexasRunnr]

Here is a croc of a medal. The finisher’s medal from the 2012 5 Points of Life Marathon that was held February 18, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Good job to the organizers on this bling. I really like the shape, size, design, and alligator of course.

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[medal photo submitted by Angie Holland. Follow her on Twitter @tangiers8]

Here is the pequeno finisher’s medal from the 2012 Stonebridge Ranch Half Marathon that was held on February 18, 2012 in McKinney, Texas.

Thin mint anyone?

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[medal photo submitted by Mark Lindsley. Follow him on Twitter @mlindsley]

Here is one of the best medals we’ve received so far this year. It’s the finisher’s medal from the 2012 Woolley Run 50K-Marathon-Half Marathon that took place on February 18, 2012 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.

This race did a good job of not doing anything ass-backwards or did they…

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[medal photos submitted by Jack Curtis. Follow him on Twitter @JackCurtis_WA]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the 2012 Birch Bay Marathon that was held on February 19, 2012 in Birch Bay, Washington.

Presented without comment…

90’s!!

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[medal photo submitted by Tracy Pellizzari. Follow her on Twitter @pizzalarry]

Here is a sneak peak at the 2012 Little Rock Marathon medal. The race will be held on March 4, 2012.  This year is the 10th anniversary of the race.

The Little Rock Marathon is a very popular marathon in the South and has won several awards over the past few years.

However, this is by far the tackiest medal I’ve ever laid eyes on.  I know that is partly by design but this thing is Liberace gaudy.  The mirror ball within Thor’s shield is a spinner.

Last Year’s (2011) Little Rock Marathon Medal

Am I being too harsh on this piece of bling? Leave a comment with your thoughts.

Little Rock Marathon Website

[medal photo courtesy of Little Rock Marathon FB page]

THe 3N3 Challenge Marathon(s) medal is a nice bonus medal given to those that do the three big Alabama marathons – Rocket City Marathon [medal pic], First Light Marathon, and Mercedes Marathon [medal pic] – in three consecutive months (December-February).

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The medal above was given to Alex Morrow for pulling off the trifecta.  Follow Alex on Twitter @BhamAlex]