New Medals Arrive For 2008 Tarantula Run

The medals for the Tarantula Run arrived today, and we're thrilled with how they came out.

These unique medals are medal (!) and cast in the shape of the popular tarantula that adorns our posters and t-shirts.

They are cast in gold, silver and bronze...though not real gold, silver and bronze.

We'll be giving the medals for first, second and third place in each of the age groups for the three different races, the 5K, 10K and the half-marathon.

In addition, since we're in a drought, winners will receive water conservation devices like low-flow shower heads, hose nozzles and sink aerators.

Sadly, there will be no medals -- or even awards -- for the free 1K kids race, though all the kids will get neat flying hoops and numbers from the run.