Race shirts are usually ordered in the hundreds or thousands with sizes taken from registration. Choose a performance tee for runners or a cotton tee for walks, put sponsors on the back, close size selection before you order, and pack by size so packet pickup moves fast.
Fabric
Polyester performance tees wick moisture and suit runners. Cotton or cotton blend tees are softer and cost less, and suit walks and family events. Performance tees need inks made for polyester.
Sizes from registration
Add a size question to registration with a deadline, then order those counts plus a small buffer for late sign ups. Include youth sizes for family events.
Sponsor logos
Sponsors usually go on the back, grouped by level. Collect vector logos early and set a deadline; one late logo can hold up the whole print run. Use one ink color for all sponsor logos to keep cost down.
Packing for pickup
Shirts packed and labeled by size make packet pickup faster. For team based walks, we can pack by team with names on each bag.
How to place a large merchandise order
Frequently asked questions
- Should race shirts be cotton or performance fabric?
- Performance polyester for runners, cotton or blends for walks and family events.
- When should we order 5K shirts?
- After the registration size deadline, at least three to four weeks before race day, and earlier for thousands of shirts.
- Where do sponsor logos go on race shirts?
- Usually on the back, grouped by sponsor level, often in one ink color.