5K Race Trophies by age class
April 30, 2009
2009 Race Trophy Sample:
Example of Race Trophy - Women's 40-49 Class
The Best Race Shirts in Minnesota
April 29, 2009
2011 Update:
Extremely talented local artist, Michael Birawer, has contributed the use of a beautiful custom piece for the 2011 Autism 5K. This artwork will be featured on the 2011 participation t-shirt and commemorates our first race which was held at Lake Harriet. (The 2011 race is at Lake Calhoun.)
With Mr. Birawer’s assistance, the Autism 5K will once again content for one of the best race shirts in Minnesota (and beyond)!
For more details, click here.
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Original blog post from 2009:
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The Best Race Shirts in Minnesota
- Written April 28th, 2009 by Corey Donovan
For some it’s about the course or the cause, but for a large percentage of event runners, it’s all about the shirt!
The following are the best race shirts from running events in Minnesota:
(in no particular order)
Maybe the very best race shirt offering in Minnesota. Why?
- Year over year they’ve had great artwork, whether from the third year (1984) or the most recent shirts. A great body of work!
- They don’t just offer one top notch shirt (for the marathon) but also superb artwork for the 10 mile shirt. The kid’s run shirts are great too.
- A true finisher’s shirt – there’s honor in getting and wearing it!
- Long sleeves for fall!
Am I the only one that thinks their logo kind of looks like “Where the Hell is Matt” dancing though?!
OK, they’re technically offering a finisher’s jacket, but… they’re offering a jacket!! That’s pretty impressive and nice training t-shirts can be purchased separately too.
This was year one for the Minneapolis Marathon. The great race jackets and shirts should help the cause!
Yep, that’s us (2009 Race Shirt), but we’re pretty excited about what we’ve got to offer. When we first discussed the race shirt we said, “let’s try to provide the best race shirt design ever!” and here’s why we’re close:
- Main Artwork provided by Mary GrandPre’, world famous illustrator of all seven Harry Potter novels among other terrific projects
- Graphic Design by Armato Design & Press, fabulous local letterpress shop.
- 2010 Update: The IT5K becomes the Autism 5K and features a new version of the shirt.
- 2011 Update: T-shirt design will feature artwork by the outstanding local artist, Michael Birawer. (link)
The Autism 5K will be held Saturday, May 15th 2010 at Lake Calhoun. Join us to get yours!
Their artwork is terrific and the cause is trendy too (albeit ever important)! For some the brown shirt’s favor might hinge on personal tastes, but keep in mind it’s a fully organic shirt and you have the option to take in the run with or without it! We love it!
5) Any Race with a Technical Shirt!
While cotton is fine for every day use, serious runners appreciate any race that offers technical shirts. These shirts hold up much better than cotton and typically offer moisture wicking capabilities.
I wouldn’t say it’s impossible to make a stylish technical tee, but it’s more challenging for the traditional race shirt designer. The good designs tend to be sleek and use unique lines, going well beyond offering just a cool logo. The capability to integrate art and design into technical shirts will probably only increase as the shirt technology continues to develop.
Honorable Mentions:
Grandma’s Marathon – For the achievement factor alone, yet the art is consistently great.
Stillwater Marathon – Their first year would be a nice collector.
What is your favorite race shirt?
Photos?… email info@autism5k.org
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