Bought by running friends, not by partners

There is a category of present that only works between people who train together — the ones who know exactly how someone runs, and find it funny. This is squarely in it.

Club secret santas and training-group birthdays are where most of these go. If you are buying it that way, remember you are probably guessing at the size of their collection, so guess upwards.

Club and group presents are frequently pooled, which means the budget stretches further than a single person's would. Use it on width rather than on a second item.

Below are the widths this design is cut in. The honest advice for a gift is to size on the drawer, not on the wall.

Size & capacity

Not sure which size?

Buying for somebody whose collection you have never seen? Take the 60 cm and stop worrying about it.

Why stainless steel, not painted sheet metal

The medal hanger is cut from AISI 304 stainless steel (V2A / 1.4301), 2.5-3 mm thick depending on the width. Not painted sheet metal that chips at the first knock.

And it holds a continuous rail, not hooks. Twelve hooks means twelve medals. A rail holds as many as fit.

Getting it on the wall

Stainless standoffs, screws, plugs and a paper template are all in the box. Tape the template up, mark two holes, drill, and it is done inside a quarter of an hour.

Adding a second one

Most people eventually do. Mounted directly under or beside the first, the pair reads as a single wall rather than two separate displays. The widest version holds up to 110 medals across three rails.

When it arrives

Each medal hanger is made to order in the EU and leaves within 3–5 working days. Fourteen days to change your mind once it is in your hands.