HELLO, WE ARE ALWAYS ADVANCING

Always Advancing, established in 2008, is a world renowned manufacturer of awards, apparel, and promotional products with a specialization in custom finisher medals, ribbons and apparel for endurance events. Always Advancing recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes to cross the finish line and we strive to design and manufacture awards & apparel which the athlete will appreciate and wear proudly. Aside from athletic events, we also provide for businesses and events of all kinds across the globe! All of our designs are 100% custom made with extreme attention to detail and perfection.

ALWAYS WITH YOU FROM START TO FINISH

We pride ourselves in creating a uniquely designed product for each event or business. We want each client to be proud of their accomplishment and receive the best possible product they ask for. Our design, sales, and customer service teams provide our clients with the best quality and service. Our ordering process is seamless for all event directors, business owners, and their staff.

FINISHER MEDALS 

Our goal is to provide you with a medal that achieves and exceeds your vision. Our experienced staff and skilled designers work with you every step of the way to produce a medal that you’re proud to place around the neck of every participant as they cross that finish line. We’ll even go the extra mile to provide presentation quality artwork for you to reveal during your event promotions that will generate excitement.
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APPAREL

Always Advancing works hard to ensure the essence of your business or event is executed accurately on any apparel you wish to distribute. Some of the products we can create for you, but are not limited to, include hats, ties, socks, shirts, jackets, sweaters, hoodies, bandanas. We pride ourselves on a quick and simple process that allows us to convey what our clients want into a reality. If you can think it, Always Advancing can deliver it to your doorstep.
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PROMOTIONAL

Build and strengthen your brand recognition. Always Advancing is your one stop shop for any quantity of promotional products you would like to personalize and order.  Keep your business name at the top of your client's minds with promotional products customized to your liking and budget. Our innovative product styles will assure your promotional product stays with your clients for years to come.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS THINK

Photo of Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director

“We’re excited to work with Always Advancing to produce a finisher medal made of 100% recycled zinc alloy with a 100% recycled PET ribbon. This change is part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Switching to recycled zinc alloy conserves a natural resource by reducing the need for new mining as well as promoting a circular economy, where materials are reused and recycled rather than discarded."

Carey Pinkowski,

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director


photo of David Monico, event director, santa barbara half marathon

"We’ve partnered with the team at Always Advancing for over a decade, and they consistently exceed our expectations—from product quality and pricing to on-time delivery. Managing large merchandise orders, like participant shirts and medals, can be stressful, but their team makes the process seamless. Their reliability allows us to stay focused on delivering great events."

David Monico,

Director of Marketing, Run Local Events | Event Director, Santa Barbara Half Marathon

Photo of Lia Fyles, Director at Landmark Events

"We wanted to say a huge thank you once again for producing another fantastic medal for us; our runners are always blown away by the attention to detail the medal includes and how unique it is, so it is great to work with you on this."

Lia Fyles,

Director at Landmark Events

Photo of Joshua Wade, J&A Racing

“I have to write you guys immediately (even though we're in the middle of the Richmond Marathon expo right now). Between Annapolis last weekend and Richmond this weekend, people are going absolutely out of their minds over the Shamrock medals. I know I've said it before, but you guys really knocked it out of the park (by a mile!). I've been to a lot of expos, and it's never been like this."

Joshua Wade,

J&A Racing

CLIENTS

Rock'n'Roll Running Series

TCS Sydney Marathon

Ottawa Marathon

J & A Racing

IronMan Triathlon

Motiv Running

P3R Events

Bank of America Chicago Marathon