Wooden Medals Made in the UK for Races and Charity Events

Custom wooden medals, laser cut in our UK workshop and printed in full colour or engraved. No mould fees, 4–6 week turnaround, and a tree planted for every order.

Dry January 5K and 10K wooden medals printed in full colour with red edges and black printed ribbons

Wooden medals at a glance

Swift’s wooden medals are made in our UK workshop from birch ply, precision laser cut to any shape and printed in full colour or engraved. There are no mould fees, just a £40 set-up per design, and they take 4–6 weeks from artwork sign-off. Orders start at 50 medals, and we plant a tree for every wooden medal order.

Custom wooden medals, finished your way

Every wooden medal is cut to your own shape. Choose how it’s finished, or mix techniques on one medal.

Close-up of a Starlight Walk wooden medal UV printed in full colour with red printed edges

Full-colour print and coloured edges

UV printed in full colour, so logos, photos and gradients come out bright and sharp. Add printed edges in your brand colour for a medal that stands out.

Southend Half Marathon wooden medal laser engraved with two runners and the seafront skyline

Laser engraved designs

Your artwork engraved into the natural wood for a warm, classic finish. Ideal for trail runs, half marathons and eco-focused races.

Bolton Hospice Colour Run wooden medal with raised layers, full-colour print and a purple ribbon

Design concept: multi-layered medals

Extra layers add depth, weight and a premium feel. Adds £0.40–£0.60 per medal, depending on the design.

Wooden medal specifications and prices

Specifications

FeatureWooden medals
MadeIn our UK workshop, so there’s no freight to wait for
MaterialBirch ply, 5 mm
Sizes and shapesAny shape. Most popular: 60, 70, 80 and 90 mm
FinishesFull-colour UV print, laser engraving, coloured edges, multi-layered (+£0.40–£0.60 per medal)
RibbonFull-colour printed satin, 25 × 850 mm, sewn in, included. Plain cotton colour ribbon with no dye charge also available
Set-up£40 per design. No mould fees. Ribbon dye £49 per ribbon design
Minimum order50 medals
Lead time4–6 weeks from artwork sign-off (allow longer for high-volume orders)
Trees Not TeesWe plant a tree for every wooden medal order, with a certificate to share
PackagingPlastic-free
SamplesAsk for a sample box to see the quality first

Charity price guide: per medal, ex VAT, including ribbon

Size50+100+250+500+1,000+
60 mm£2.12£2.04£2.00£1.96£1.88
70 mm£2.16£2.08£2.04£2.00£1.92
80 mm£2.20£2.12£2.08£2.04£1.96
90 mm£2.24£2.16£2.12£2.08£2.00

Prices for UK registered charities: include your charity number when you enquire. Other organisations: we’ll send a tailored quote. Plus £40 set-up per design. UK mainland delivery to one address: 50+ £10, 100+ £12.50, 250+ £15, 500+ £25, 1,000+ £40. Irish customer? Ask for euro pricing.

How we make your wooden medals

1. Design

Send your event date, rough numbers and logo. Our in-house designers send free concept visuals with a clear quote.

2. Proof

Approve your artwork, shape, finish and ribbon. Nothing is cut until you sign it off.

3. Production

Laser cut, printed or engraved and fitted with your ribbon in our UK workshop.

4. Delivery

Delivered 4–6 weeks from sign-off, with a tree planted for your order.

Booking late? With no freight and no mould, wooden medals are often the quickest bespoke medal we make.

Wooden medals we've made

Box of bespoke wooden medals for JDRF One Walk, Strides Against Cancer and Southend Half Marathon with printed ribbons

WHAT CHARITIES SAY

Mindful of our budget

"Chris was super helpful from the moment I contacted him. He was mindful of our budget as we are a charity and kept me updated throughout the whole process, ensuring we were happy with price and product before we placed our order."

Wooden medals: your questions answered

Charity prices start at £2.12 per medal for 50 (60 mm) and fall to £1.88 for 1,000+, including a printed ribbon, plus £40 set-up per design. Prices exclude VAT and delivery. Other organisations get a tailored quote.

Yes. Our wooden medals are laser cut, printed or engraved and finished in our UK workshop, so there’s no freight to wait for.

Allow 4–6 weeks from artwork sign-off, and longer for high-volume orders. With no mould and no freight, they’re often the quickest bespoke medal for late bookings.

The minimum order is 50 medals per design, with no mould fee, just a £40 set-up per design.

Yes. Every wooden medal is laser cut to your design, so any shape works: round, square, event logos, mascots or festive shapes.

They’re made in the UK from birch ply, so there’s no air or sea freight, and they come in plastic-free packaging. Through Trees Not Tees, we plant a tree for every wooden medal order.

Choose wooden for a natural look, a short UK lead time and no mould fee. Choose recycled metal medals for a heavyweight finisher medal for marathons, ultras and triathlons.

Yes. Ask for a sample box and we’ll send examples of our wooden medals so you can see and feel the quality first.

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Ready to design your medals?

Free design proof · No obligation · UK-based team