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Here is the finisher’s medal from the Lost Dutchman Marathon that was run February 20, 2011 in Apache Junction, Arizona.

The medal, pictured above, is the 10th anniversary medal.

Lost Dutchman Marathon Website

[medal pics submitted by Lisa Gonzales @runlikeacoyote]

Here is the much anticipated finisher’s medal from the 2011 Tupelo Marathon that took place in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 4, 2011.

The Tupelo Marathon medal annually wins awards as one of the most popular marathon medals with marathoners each year.

The hippy inspired ‘Skull & Crossbones’ medal and race shirt make this one of the more popular marathons in the South every Labor Day weekend.

Was the medal from the Tupelo Marathon a hit or miss this year?

RELATED: 2010 Tupelo Marathon Finisher’s Medal

Tupelo Marathon Website

[medal photo submitted via Daniel Solera, shirt- Jeff Matlock]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the 2011 Heart of America Marathon that took place on September 5, 2011 in Columbia, Missouri.

I’ve seen better medals at local 5K’s, but this one at least beats a pilsner glass…I think!

Heart of America Marathon Website

Medal pic provided via Scott Stader (Marathon Maniac)

Here is the Lean Horse 100 Mile Ultra Marathon belt buckle from the 2011 race that took place on August 27/28, 2011 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Thomas Whalen, of St. Louis, Missouri, was the winner of the race in 15:34:43.

Deborah Hamberlin, of Tempe, Arizona, was the female winner with a time of 20:30:01.

Lean Horse 100 Website

Here is a look at the finisher’s belt buckle from the 2011 Nanny Goat 100 Mile Ultra Marathon that took place in Riverside, California on May 28, 2011.

Read Kista Cook’s Race Report from the 2011 Nanny Goat 100 Miler

More Marathon & Ultra Marathon Finisher’s Medals and Belt Buckles

[photo via Kista Cook]

This creative and unique finisher’s medal is from the 2011 Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio that took place on May 1, 2011.

It was the first two-sided medal that I have received for finishing a race.  The front had a ‘flying pig’ with the phrase “I HIGHTAILED IT,” and the back of the medal had the backside of a ‘flying pig’ with the phrase “I MADE A RUN FOR IT” with the skyline of Cincy in the background.

The decorative ribbon (see photo below) completed this first class medal. The ribbon was thick, with flying piggies, and the name of the race on it.

Flying Pig Marathon Website

Here is the impressive and massive finisher’s bling from the 2011 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon that took place in Louisville, Kentucky on April 30, 2011.

The overall winner was Peter Kemboi (2:24:59) and the female winner was Veronika Lopatina (2:41:24).

Photos of the Kentucky Derby Festival Finisher’s Medal

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & Mini Marathon Website

Here are a couple of photos of the 2011 Scenic City Trail Marathon finisher’s medal from the race that is put on by local outdoor store Rock Creek.

The marathon and half marathon take place on Raccoon Mountain just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The 2011 Scenic City Trail Marathon was won by Aaron Saft (2:47:44) and Sarah Woerner (3;13:34 course record).

Rock Creek does a great job with their trail series. They put on several well attended trail races throughout the year.

2011 Scenic City Trail Marathon Finisher’s Medal Photos

Rock Creek Trail Series Website

Here is a look at the 115th Boston Marathon finisher’s medal.  A classy and timeless piece of artwork for sure.

The 2011 race was the fastest Boston Marathon ever. Kenya’s Geoffrey Mutai won with the fastest time for a marathon ever in 2:03:02.

Related 2011 Boston Marathon Stories

• Geoffrey Mutai Sets Running World on Fire with 2:03:02 Boston Marathon Win (Male Results)
• Caroline Kilel Wins 2011 Boston Marathon (Female Results)
• 115th Boston Marathon Finisher’s Medal
• Live Blog: 2011 Boston Marathon (Results)
• Photos from the 2011 Boston Marathon
• Elite Runners at the 2011 Boston Marathon
• Better Run It Fast for New Boston Marathon Qualifying Times
• 2011 Boston Marathon Filled Up In Just 8 Hours
• The 10 Best Marathons to Qualify for Boston

[photo courtesy of Chris Estes]

The 2011 Lavaman Triathlon took place on April 3, 2011 in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

The finisher’s medal is colorful, unique, and keeps with Hawaiian tradition.

The triathlon was won by Erich Wegscheider with at total time of 1:53:31, followed by John Flanagan 1:56:28, and Jens Beck took third in 1:57:20.

Bree Wee was the first female finisher, finishing in 2:04:28. Shannon Donley followed in second 2:10:19.  Rani Tanimoto finished third with a time of 2:13:02.

Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon Website

[photo: Rebecca McKee]