Riga marathon 2020
The 30th anniversary medal of the Riga International Marathon Course has a symbolic shape connecting the two bridges. The infinitely continuous image represented by the 3D curved surface is designed in five sizes according to the mileage of the medal, such as full marathon and half marathon. The finish is matte bronze, and the back of the medal is engraved with the tournament name and mileage. The ribbon is composed of the colors of the city of Riga, with gradations and traditional Latvian patterns in contemporary patterns.
Riga marathon 2020 Runner's Medals by Junichi Kawanishi was featured as an innovative example of service design by the A' Design Awards. Riga marathon 2020 Runner's Medals was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in Awards, Prize and Competitions Design in 2021. The A' Award, Trophy, Prize and Competition Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design accolade which rewards outstanding design of awards, prizes, competitions, contests, medals, trophies, plaques, cups, medals, badges, shields and more.
