What to wear? It’s a popular fashion idiom. But it’s also relevant in an athletic performance sense: what to wear when participating in a marathon, cycling, or race event? Both seasoned and nascent athletes know that proper clothing and equipment is a critical component to a successful race or challenge. When you feel good, you perform well.
Now is the time to think about key running essentials. With the start of spring, we also welcome the start of the race season. Marquee events like the London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, and Manchester Marathon are around the corner, as are numerous charity 5K and 10K races. Your supporters are working hard to raise funds for your charity teams. They’re also putting their bodies through strain—and sometimes pain—to train for the upcoming challenges. Custom training and race-day gear is a great way to thank your dedicated fundraisers for their efforts. It’s also a great way to raise awareness of your charity with highly visible, branded gear.
In this post, we highlight our top running and race essentials to help your supporters achieve their goals in comfort and safety—and style!
Recycled Event Wear: Support your Fundraisers and the Planet
Your supporters care about the impact they have on our planet; this includes their purchasing decisions like the clothing they choose to wear. At Rocket Charities, we offer a wide range of recycled event wear. In fact, our recycled vests, jerseys, and technical t-shirts are now being bought as frequently (or even more so) than our standard versions. We produce these items from plastic bottles which are collected from landfills and other sources before being sorted, washed, and processed into bottle flakes. These flakes are then converted into a fibre which is spun and woven to create our incredible recycled event wear.
Custom Charity Running Vests: Perfect for Unpredictable Weather
Spring weather can be unpredictable and varied on race day. For example, 2018 was one of the hottest days for the London Marathon with temperatures of 23.2C, while just two years prior, the forecast was 12C—with a slight chance of snow! A moisture-wicking running vest can help your racers stay warm, dry, and comfortable, no matter the weather. Running vests are also a highly visible way to build awareness of your charity. And they make a great souvenir for your supporters!
Cotton T-shirts: Fun Run Classics
If your charity is planning a shorter distance “fun run” or obstacle course challenge, cotton t-shirts are a perennial favourite. We all have those special, well-loved t-shirts that we continue to wear year after year. At Rocket Charities, our branded T-shirts feature a large printing area on both the front and back. We offer a vast array of colours, styles, and fits with exact pantone matching for your charity logo and message—all at an affordable price to meet your budget needs.
Charity Medals: Congratulate your Hardworking Fundraisers
You might also consider a bespoke charity medal that you can gift to all your racers. Charity race medals are highly visual, popular, and cost-effective. In addition to traditional metal medals, we also offer a line of eco-friendly options, including a special wooden medal, which can be either laser engraved or printed with your charity’s special branding. For added emphasis, you might even consider a recycled PET ribbon to accent your medal. If you have any corporate or private-sector sponsors, you could also include these partners on your charity medal ribbon to recognise their contributions.
Biodegradable Sports Bottle: An Eco-Friendly Way to Stay Hydrated
Last but not least, consider a branded, biodegradable charity sports bottle to help your racers and volunteers stay hydrated and healthy on race day. Our biodegradable sports bottle is made from 100% biodegradable LDPE; it’s recyclable and manufactured right here in the UK, meaning it’s great for the local economy and helps to reduce our carbon footprint. Sports bottles are fun and functional, and your supporters will use them long after the finish line, ensuring continued visibility for your charity.
We hope this post inspires you to think creatively about the race-day clothing and gear you create for your supporters. We also hope that your own planning and training is going well. As the weather turns warmer, we look forward to seeing you at the various upcoming challenges. In the meantime, please reach out to the friendly experts at Rocket Charities to get started with your special branded merchandise.