The Ultimate Guide To Swimming Medals, Caps, Bottles, Banner, Trophies & Awards 2026 by Running Imp

Welcome & How to Contact Us

Like many businesses in Lincoln, my father derived our name from the ‘Lincoln Imp’, a stone carving found in Lincoln’s historic cathedral and founded Running Imp in 1988 as a ‘onestop-shop’ for event organisers. Little did he imagine that 38 years later it would have grown into the market leader in our field that it has today.

We specialise in bespoke medals and are the UK’s leading supplier delivering over 4 million medals worldwide each year, from village fun runs to some of the world’s greatest mass participation events including the TCS London Marathon and the AJ Bell Great North Run, however, no event is too large, but more importantly, too small

But we’re more than just a ‘one-stopshop’ for event organisers. We also specialise in supplying trophies, t-shirts, promotional items and clothing to clubs, schools, charities and organisations, and guarantee that we will not be beaten on price, quality or service.

We also care passionately about the environment and sustainability and can now offer 100% recycled medals, ribbons and pin badges and have installed 220 solar panels on our Jubilee House headquarters in Lincoln to become more eco-friendly, see below.

We’re always here to help you, work with you and give you the Service, Advice, Choice and Value that we have always prided ourselves upon, to help make your event or presentation a success and memorable.

So, I would sincerely like to thank all our customers, some of whom have supported us for many years and to prospective new ones, I wish you all a healthy, happy, and successful year.

Hours of Business

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm. Saturday/Sunday: Closed Tel: 01522 502136

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Delivery Charges

Orders will be sent via courier. Carriage charges are calculated by weight. NI, remote Scotland and UK offshore islands including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man will all incur a surcharge - see website for details.

Overdue Accounts

We reserve the right to charge interest at 8% over the Bank of England base rate on all late payments and recover any expenses incurred in the recovery of any debt.

Breakages and Claims

Claims must be received in writing within 24 hours of receipt of goods Always check the contents of your parcel(s) before signing the delivery note or sign Unchecked. We cannot accept responsibility for goods signed ‘in good condition’ if they are later found to be damaged.

Terms of Business - Prices

Whilst every effort will be made to hold prices throughout 2026, any unavoidable increases, due to Brexit or the US$ rate, will be notified at the time of ordering. We reserve the right to review and amend the prices at any time subject to

How to Pay

Payment is required at the time of placing your order unless a valid Purchase Order has been provided or payment terms have been agreed. Payment can be made by all major credit and debit cards or directly into our Virgin Money Bank Account. Account Name: Running Imp Ltd, Account Number: 43199924, Sort Code: 05-05-63. BIC: YORKGB21563, IBAN: GB42YORK05056343199924.

All prices exclude VAT (where applicable) and carriage.

Artwork & Logos

Please send any artwork/logos electronically in PDF, EPS or JPEG format at a minimum of 300dpi or laser printed hard copies by post.

Please state the date you require your goods by

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Exclusive Swimming Medals with FREE Engraving

Swim Caps

Exclusive Marble, Swimming Awards & 3D Resin Plaques

Presentation Coasters & Salvers

Exclusive Swimming Medals with FREE Woven Ribbons

Bottles & Wristbands

Sublimated Plaques, Glass & Swimming Awards

Presentation Cups & Trophies

Exclusive Swimming Medals

Ordering is Easy

All medals can be purchased with No Minimum Order or Die Charge

If you require a ribbon, please choose from our extensive range on pages 16-19.

There is also available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving per character and individual engraving (where names change) an extra

How to Order

Simply send in your order by Email or Online remembering to state when you require your medals by. Antique Gold Antique Silver Antique Bronze

Off the Blocks

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Exclusive Swimming Medals

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Exclusive Swimming Medals

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Exclusive Swimming Medals

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Exclusive Swimming Medals

Antique Gold with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Gold with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Gold with Blue & White Enamelling

Antique Silver with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Silver with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Silver with Blue & White Enamelling

Antique Bronze with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Bronze with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Bronze with Blue & White Enamelling

Why not go Bespoke? It might be cheaper than you think.

Exclusive Non-Enamelled Stroke Medals

Ordering is Easy

All medals can be purchased with No Minimum Order or Die

If you require a ribbon, please choose from our extensive range on pages 16-19.

There is also available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving per character and individual engraving (where names change) an extra

How to Order

Simply send in your order by Email or Online remembering to state when you require your medals by. Antique

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Exclusive Non-Enamelled Stroke Medals

Antique Gold

Antique Silver

Antique Bronze

Exclusive Enamelled Stroke Medals

If you require a ribbon, please choose from our extensive range on pages 16-19.

There is also available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving per character and individual engraving (where names change) an extra

How to Order

Simply send in your order by Email or Online remembering to state when you require your medals by.

Shiny Gold with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Silver with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Bronze with Blue Enamelling

Exclusive Enamelled Stroke Medals

Shiny Gold with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Silver with Blue Enamelling

Shiny Bronze with Blue Enamelling

Standard 2026 Medal Ribbons

All ribbons shown come with a metal clip attachment.

25mm wide, cut and sewn to a ‘V’ neck finish with a metal clip attachment. Sold indivdually with No Minimum Order or Die Charge, only 39p each.

All Ribbons, when purchased in conjunction with Medals, come assembled FREE of Charge.

are proud to have been the Official Medal Supplier to the 2025

Medals shown have a Contrast Gold finish

Deluxe RWB Woven Medal Ribbons

Red, White & Blue Woven Ribbon

With no minimum order, our Deluxe Red, White & Blue Woven Ribbon is 22mm wide, 32” long and cut and sewn to a ‘V’ neck finish with a metal clip attachment and when purchased in conjunction with medals will come assembled FREE of Charge. Sold individually with No Minimum Order.

2026 Red, White & Blue Woven Ribbon

With no minimum order, our 2026 Deluxe Red, White & Blue Woven Ribbon is 22mm wide, 32” long and cut and sewn to a ‘V’ neck finish with a metal clip attachment.

When purchased in conjunction with medals they will come assembled FREE of Charge. Sold individually with No

Deluxe Woven Ribbons

With No Minimum Order, all Deluxe Woven Ribbons are 22mm wide, 32” long and cut and sewn to a ‘V’ neck finish with a metal clip attachment and when purchased in conjunction with medals will come assembled FREE of Charge

are proud to have been the Official Medal Supplier to the 2025

Super Economy Medals with FREE Woven Ribbons

We have 3 Super Economy Medals to choose from, Gold, Silver and Bronze. All 3 options come with a FREE Deluxe Woven Ribbon in the colour(s) of your choice from page 19 and FREE Engraving.

Ordering is Easy

Choose the medal colour or colours that you require. There is No Minimum Order or Die Charges.

Then choose the deluxe woven ribbon colour(s) that you require from page 19, and like with the medals you can mix the ribbon colours if you wish.

There is also FREE Engraving available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving 10p per character with individual engraving (where names change) an extra 35p per medal.

How to Order

Simply send in your order by Email or Online.

Swimming Medals with FREE RWB Woven Ribbons

FREE Engraving is available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving 10p per character and individual engraving (where names change) 35p per medal.

Woven Ribbon

Swimming Medals with FREE RWB Woven Ribbons

are proud to have been the Official Medal Supplier to the 2025

Medals shown are Colour Sprayed with Partial Enamelling & Antique Gold with Partial Enamelling

Swimming Medals with FREE RWB Woven Ribbons

Exclusive Swimming Medals with FREE RWB Ribbons

Swimming Medals with FREE Superwide Woven Ribbons

Freestyle

FREE 35mm Superwide RWB Woven Ribbon FREE Engraving Medal Size: 63mm

FREE Engraving is available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving 10p per character and individual engraving (where names change) 35p per medal.

These Deluxe 63mm Medals also come complete with FREE 35mm Superwide Red, White and Blue Woven Ribbons

MINIMUM ORDER

Freestyle 13S

Antique Silver with Red, White & Blue Enamelling

Freestyle 13B

Antique Bronze with Red, White & Blue Enamelling

Freestyle 13G

Antique Gold with Red, White & Blue Enamelling

London Marathon Events brought together the London Marathon, the world’s greatest cycling festival and the inspirational open-water swimming event, Swim Serpentine, to create the London Classics, one of the world’s great sporting challenges.

To complete the challenge, you were required to:

• Run the London Marathon

• Cycle 100 miles in the RideLondon-Essex 100

• Swim 2 miles at Swim Serpentine.

If you completed this iconic trio of events, you would have received a specially designed and much-coveted London Classics medal engraved with the Latin words: Et ego Londinium vici (‘I too have conquered London’) and listed in the London Classics Hall of Fame.

are proud to have been the Official Medal Supplier to the London Classics

Medals shown have a Two-Tone Antique Silver and Gold finish

Exclusive 3D Freestanding Swimming Medals

Exclusive Duotone Wave & Water Medals

Wave 1 Medals

Medal Size: 55mm

heavyweight swimming medals with a wave-like effect have a flat area on the reverse for Engraving 20 characters per medal.

FREE Engraving is available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving 10p per character and individual engraving (where names change) 35p per medal.

FREE RWB Woven Ribbon or any woven ribbon from page 19 FREE Engraving

Wave 1G

Water 2 Medals

Medal Size: 75mm

FREE Engraving is available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving 10p per character and individual engraving (where names change) 35p per medal.

FREE RWB Woven Ribbon or any woven ribbon from page 19 FREE Engraving

Wave 1S Matt Silver + Shiny Silver

Matt Gold + Shiny Gold

Wave 1B Matt Bronze + Shiny Bronze

Duotone Finish

Exclusive Duotone & Enamelled Swimming Medals

Freestyle 26

Medal Size: 58mm

Engraving

Freestyle 26G

Shiny Gold with Matt Silver Duotone Finish

Freestyle 43

Medal Size: 60mm

Freestyle 26S

Shiny Silver with Matt Silver Duotone Finish

Freestyle 26G

Shiny Bronze with Matt Silver Duotone Finish

FREE Engraving is available up to 20 characters on the reverse of each medal with additional engraving 10p per character and individual engraving (where names change) 35p per medal.

Black Colour Sprayed with Multi-Coloured Enamelling

are proud to have been the Official Medal Supplier to the 2025

Medals shown have an Antique Gold finish with Partial Enamelling

Eco-Friendly Wooden Medals

Plain & Printed Swim Caps

Latex Swim Caps

Available as shown left to right:

1. Purple

2. Sky Blue

3. White,

4. Navy Blue

5. Flo Pink

6. Red, 7. Yellow

8. Orange

9. Mid Green, 10. Royal Blue

11. Flo Yellow, 12. Black 13. Silver

14. Flo Orange, 15. Flo Green 16. Dark Purple

Prices

Plain Latex only £2.29 each.

Printed in 1 colour, minimum order 50, £2.99 each plus a £30 screen charge.

Printed in 2 colours, minimum order 50, £3.69 each plus a £30 screen charge per colour.

Please note: there are No Screen

Plain & Printed Swim Caps

Plain Silicone

Plain Silicone only £3.49 each.

Minimum order 25.

Colours Available

1. Gold

2. Silver

3. Shocking Pink

4. Navy

5. White

6. Sky Blue

7. Royal Blue

8. Light Green

9. Mid Green

10. Yellow

11. Red

12. Black

13. Maroon

14. Orange

15. Dark Purple

16. Electric Blue

17. Purple

18. Jade

Also available but not shown:

19. Metallic Green

20. Bottle Green

21. Sea Blue

22. Flo Yellow

23. Dark Gold

Printed Silicone

Available printed in 1 or 2 colours. For 2 coloured printed caps, prices are based on light or dark coloured caps. A different print on either side of the cap will incur an extra screen charge.

Minimum Order

The minimum order is only 25. Repeat orders with no changes will incur no further screen charges.

Please note: there are no screen charges on any repeat designs.

Light Coloured Caps

Gold, Silver, Shocking Pink, White, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Light Green, Mid Green, Yellow, Red, Orange, Electric Blue and Jade.

Dark Coloured Caps

Navy, Black, Maroon, Dark Purple & Purple.

750ml Printed Bottles

Allows personalisation on one side with a hand grip on the reverse side. Available in 7 colours

Translucent, White, Metallic Black, Navy, Cyan, Red and Green.

Lid Colours

Available in the same colours as bottles or you can also mix the lid and bottle colours, see below.

Stopper Colours

Clear or can match the lid colour.

Print Area

W 100 x H 130mm

Minimum Order only 50

The minimum order is only 50 with the standard lead time of 3 weeks from artwork approval.

For Express Printing

Express printing is available at 7-10 working days from artwork approval - price depends on print and quantity.

Repeat Screens

For repeat screens there is a £35 charge.

Please Note

Please allow a + or - 5% tolerance in quantity ordered. Any quantity over 100% (eg. 105%) would be chargeable.

Red Green Cyan

Metallic Black Navy

Translucent White

500ml Printed Bottles

Allows personalisation on one side with a hand grip on reverse side

Available in 12 colours

Translucent, White, Silver, Metallic Black, Navy, Purple, Blue, Red, Pink, Yellow, Orange and Green

Available in the same colours as bottles or you can also mix the lid and bottle colours, see below.

Clear or can match the lid colour.

Please allow a + or - 5% tolerance in quantity ordered. Any quantity over 100% (eg. 105%) would be

Silicone Wristbands

Plain Silicone

Available in Any colour.

Printed Silicone

In Any colour with your logo and/or lettering printed on.

Debossed Silicone

Your logo and/or lettering are debossed in to any colour Silicone Wristband.

Debossed With Infill

Your logo and/or lettering is debossed into any colour Silicone Wristband and then the colour is infilled. Can be Pantone® matched to any colour.

All 4 options are available in 2 sizes: Adults: approx. 8½” around by ½” wide. Youths: approximately 7” around by ½” wide.

Please specify when ordering.

Minimum order only 100, lead time is 5-6 weeks.

For additional printed and infill colours, add 5p per colour.

Glowing Silicone Wristbands

For our very latest ‘Glow in the Dark’ wristband prices, please call us for our very best deals.

Glow in the Dark

Vinyl & Tyvek Wristbands

Vinyl Event Wristbands

Our strong, tamper-proof PVC vinyl event wristbands come with a plastic button fitting and are a very robust personalised wristband.

At 255mm x 25mm with a 55mm x 18mm print area they come with a 1 colour print and are available in 20 standard colours with a lead time of approximately 3 weeks from artwork approval.

Please contact us for a FREE no-obligation quotation.

NO Set Up Charges

Security Wristbands

Plain coloured Tyvek security proof wristbands. Sold in 20s. Available in red, green, yellow and blue. Numerous uses. Only 15p each.

Personalised Tyvek Wristbands

• Available in a variety of colours, plain or printed

• Can be numbered sequentially

• Splash resistant, strong and tamper-proof

Please contact us for a FREE no-obligation quotation.

Exclusive Marble Swimming Awards

Please Note

Medals shown have an Antique Gold finish with Partial Enamelling

Designed by The Great Run Company

Male Resin Swimming Awards

Female Resin Swimming Awards

Exclusive Swimming 3D Male & Female Resin Plaques

Bespoke Laser Engraved Bamboo Blocks

Show your club crest or event logo laser engraved onto these 6 Bamboo Blocks, with no minimum order and only a £20 setting up charge per different logo.

Bespoke Sublimated Oak Plaques

Sublimated Oak Plaques

These Sublimated Metal Plaques on Oak Wood with a back stand, make an ideal, cost-effective bespoke award, fully personalised to your event or presentation.

Available in 3 sizes with No Minimum Order There is a once only sublimation setting up charge of £20 per logo/crest design (not where wording or position/placings change for different sized plaques).

Bespoke Sublimated Oak Plaques

Sublimated Oak Plaques

These Sublimated Metal Plaques on Oak Wood, make an ideal, cost effective bespoke award, fully personalised to your event or presentation.

Available in 3 sizes with No Minimum Order. There is a once only sublimation setting up charge of £20 per logo/crest design (not where wording or position/placings change for different sized blocks).

Bespoke Sublimated Jade Glass Blocks

Sublimated Jade Glass Blocks

These Sublimated Metal Plaques on Premium Jade Glass Blocks, each come with a FREE Deluxe Silk Lined Presentation Case with magnetic lid, making an ideal, cost effective bespoke award, fully personalised to your event or presentation.

Bespoke Sublimated Jade Glass Awards

Sublimated Thick Jade Glass Blocks

These Sublimated Metal Plaques on Premium Thick Jade Glass Blocks, each come with a FREE Deluxe Silk Lined Presentation Case with magnetic lid, making an ideal, cost effective bespoke award, fully personalised to your event or presentation.

Presentation Coasters

Coaster Engraving

All coasters are available with FREE Engraving up to 20 characters per coaster with any additional engraving 30p per character. Individual engraving (where names change) please add 35p per coaster.

If required, all coasters can be engraved with your own logo or crest for only an additional £5 per item plus a £20 setting up charge (not per item).

For future orders where the logo or design does not change there will be no further setting up charge.

Silver Coaster + Logo

Set up charge No Minimum Order.

Stand not included.

Coaster Stands

Sold individually. No Minimum Order.

Only 50p

Silver Coaster

Available with FREE Engraving No Minimum Order.

Stand not included.

Silver Coaster + Centre

Price includes 1” foil centre of your choice.

Stand not included.

Coaster not included. Suitable

Coaster Case

Presentation Salvers

Presentation Cups

Engraving Charges

FREE Engraving is available up to 20 characters per plate with additional engraving 10p per character. Any engraving on the body of the cup is charged at £8 up to 50 characters (text only). Additional engraving (over 50 characters) is charged at 30p per character.

Have your own logo engraved onto the body of the cup

All Presentation Cups can also be engraved with your own logo or crest onto the body of the cup for an additional £5 per item plus a £20 setting up charge (not per item).

Special Offer Economy Presentation Cups

Super-Size Trophies

Special Offer Trophies

Special Offer 1st, 2nd &

Marble Blocks 1st, 2nd & 3rd Awards

Please Note

White marble (as the name implies) comes with

Please Note

Black

We’re More Than Just Medals

Are the UK’s leading supplier of Bespoke Personalised Medals and are proud to have been the Official 2025 Medal Supplier to many worldwide events including...

... no event is too large but more importantly, too small.

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