What Is Medal Monday? The Social Media Tradition Explained
September 19, 2025 · by Radu
If you’ve spent time on Instagram, Threads, or Strava on a Monday morning,
you’ve probably seen it: runners proudly showing off their latest finisher
medals with the hashtag #MedalMonday. But where did this
tradition come from, and why has it become such a big part of the running
community?
The origin of Medal Monday
The idea is simple: most races take place on weekends, which means by Monday
morning, runners have a fresh medal to share. Over time, posting a medal photo
with #MedalMonday became a way to celebrate the achievement, relive
the race, and connect with other runners around the world.
Why runners love it
- Celebration: Every medal represents hard work and a story
worth telling. - Community: The hashtag brings runners together, no matter
the distance or finishing time. - Motivation: Seeing others post their medals inspires
future race goals. - Memories: Medals are physical reminders of race day, but
sharing them online helps keep those moments alive.
How to join in
- Take a photo of your medal (bonus points if it’s creative: medal with your
bib, medal with your post-race meal, or medal with your running shoes). - Post on Monday morning to Instagram, Threads, Facebook, or Strava.
- Use hashtags like #MedalMonday, #Running,
and #RunnersOfIG so others can find it. - Engage with other Medal Monday posts — the community grows when runners
celebrate each other.
More than just a post
While sharing a photo is fun, a medal deserves more than a one-day spotlight.
By logging your races with finishing times, placement, and
personal notes, you give those medals lasting context. That way, years from
now, you’ll remember not just the medal, but the story behind it.
Celebrate and log with RunningLog
With RunningLog, you can
keep your medals connected to your results. Add race results, add race
notes, and see your full history grow over time. Share your medals on Monday –
and keep them alive in your log forever.
Medal Monday is more than a hashtag — it’s a celebration of every runner’s
journey. Start logging yours today.
Written by Radu
Radu combines his own racing experience with a passion for growth to inspire other runners. With a half-marathon PR of 1:26 and multiple podium finishes, he shares fresh perspectives on training and planning to help make every runner’s journey more rewarding.