Awards and medal
Cherished proof of a unique sporting achievement
The Elfstedentocht Medal
Every participant who completes the race or tour within the set time* and collects all the stamps receives the highly appreciated Elfstedentocht Medal The cross was designed in 1909. It consists of a medal in the shape of a Maltese cross with a circular centre. This centrepiece contains the coat of arms of Fryslân in enamel. The inscription reads "De Friesche Elf Steden."
In 2009, the Association was granted the royal designation Koninklijk, and the cross was updated to include a royal crown. These royal crosses will be awarded for the first time after the next tour.
The image of the Elfstedentocht Medal, the logo, the flag, and the name (Koninklijke) Vereniging De Friesche Elf Steden are protected and may not be used or exploited by third parties without the Association’s permission.
Race prizes
In addition to this prize, the first eleven men and the first eleven women to finish the race each receive a medal. The male winner also receives the Pim Mulier trophy, a large silver dish. The female winner is awarded two trophies: a silver goblet and a silver challenge cup. Both the male and female winners are also presented with a garland.
The names of the male and female winners are engraved on the Elfstedenrijder statue located in front of the Elfstedenhal ice rink in Leeuwarden. The awards ceremony takes place in Leeuwarden during the afternoon of the race day. All medals and trophies are displayed in the Het Fries Scheepvaartmuseum in the De Fryske Winter exhibition hall.
*Only competitive skaters who finish within a maximum of 20% on top of the winning time are eligible for the Elfstedentocht Medal. Recreational skaters must arrive in Leeuwarden before midnight.
