June Customer Events
From sweeping coastlines to inner-city circuits, June brought a packed race calendar full of swim-bike-run intensity, trail grit and international competition. Sportstiks were proudly spotted across the globe – on wrists, bikes, bibs, and bodies – helping organisers streamline operations and keeping athletes clearly visible through every wave, lap and finish line. Here’s a closer look at the events we supported this month.
Events
Some events that Sportstiks supplied to this month.
Viven Triathlon Van Damme
Photo Credit: Kevin Strubbe
June 1st, 2025
This picturesque Viven Triathlon Van Damme unfolded in the town of Damme, just a short distance from Bruges in north-west Belgium. Surrounded by flat farmland, tree-lined canals, and cobbled streets, the race offered a peaceful yet competitive setting. Athletes could choose from triathlon, duathlon or aquabike formats, with races finishing in the stunning gardens of Oostkerke Castle. The event welcomed athletes of all levels that took on multi-sport distances with local supporters lining the course to cheer them on.
We supplied race bibs and tri sets, helping organisers easily identify participants at each stage, from swim exit through to the final run down the narrow village lanes.
Epic Ruck / Trail Series
Photo Credit: Epic Wales
June 1st, 2025
Hosted by Superhuman Sports, this gritty event tested competitors on forested trails and rugged terrain deep in South Wales. This Epic Ruck event welcomed both trail runners and ruckers (athletes carrying weighted packs) adding an extra challenge to the already tough environment. Designed for all skill levels, the ruck series combines some of the most popular trail running distances with various weighted ruck categories to suit everyone, from seasoned ruckers to first timers looking for a new challenge. The setting was wild, rural and raw, perfect for those seeking a true endurance test away from the road.
Sportstiks provided durable adhesive race bibs to handle the mud, movement, and miles – keeping athletes identified no matter the conditions underfoot.
Hungarian Swimming – Országos Bajnokság
Photo Credit: Hungarian Swimming Federation, photos: Attila Kovács
June 7th, 2025
The Szeged Open Water National Championship was held at the iconic Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest lake, it attracted Hungary’s top open-water swimmers. With stunning panoramic views and clear waters, the venue was ideal for fast and fair racing. The competition featured both senior and junior categories, including long-distance formats.
We provided custom temporary tattoos in pink and blue to differentiate male and female swimmers, streamlining athlete ID for organisers and volunteers on the shore.
Champ’Man Tri
Photo Credit: Sylvain Gallo Selva
June 7th – 8th, 2025
Set in the verdant Jura Mountains, Champ’Man is a two-day festival of triathlon and multisport that showcases both youth and elite racing. Athletes raced through scenic forest tracks, around lakes, and into the buzzing town of Champagnole. With multiple race categories across the weekend, the event had a relaxed community feel with competitive undertones. This year had a record participation with nearly 2000 athletes competing across the S, M, L formats and the youngest with the Kids Initiation event.
We supplied tri sets and temporary tattoos, helping to differentiate waves and maintain smooth transitions over both days of racing.
Lindahls Pro + Triathlon Series – Leg 1
Photo Credit: FFTRI/PUUR AGENCE-Théo Gomez and Fabien Boukla
June 8th, 2025
The first leg of the elite French Pro+ Series kicked off with tight racing and high drama. This series attracts France’s best triathletes, racing for club points and personal podiums. Broadcast coverage and big-name sponsors gave the event a professional polish.
We supplied tri sets and custom tattoos, ensuring each athlete looked sharp and remained clearly identifiable through high-speed transitions.
Oceanman Italy
Photo Credit: Christian Gold Fotografie
June 13th, 2025
A jewel in the Oceanman calendar, this open-water swim brought competitors to the pristine waters of Lake Orta, surrounded by the foothills of the Italian Alps. Swimmers took on distances from 2km to 10km, with views of historic lakeside villages and dramatic mountain peaks along the way.
Sportstiks provided our custom swim set tattoos designed to stay visible in water, helping judges and organisers manage athletes across different start times and distances.
Hyrox World Championships
Photo Credit: Melody Capture and Misha Haijtema
June 12th – 15th, 2025
The sixth edition of the HYROX World Championships took over Chicago with a high-energy, four day showdown of fitness, speed and strength. From elite races to dynamic relay teams, athletes from around the world descended on the Windy City to push themselves across HYROX’s gruelling fitness race format.
We supplied custom temporary race number tattoos, including specialised designs for elites and relays. No matter the wave or workout, every athlete was clearly and consistently identified on the race floor.
T100 Vancouver
Photo Credit: T100
June 13th – 15th, 2025
The Vancouver T100 marked the inaugural edition of a premier event on the region’s multisport calendar. Drawing competitors to the breathtaking waterfront of Spanish Banks Vancouver, this debut event introduced a world-class urban racing experience on Canada’s west coast.
Participants had the choice of three sport race formats – 100km, Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlon – designed to appeal to both experienced multisport athletes and enthusiastic newcomers.
We supplied tattoos, race bibs, tri sets and coloured wristbands, ensuring smooth athlete tracking across formats. Colour-coded wristbands helped organisers and volunteers manage multiple waves and start zones with ease.
DTS 2025 – Grand Prix Zandvoort
Photo Credit: Sander Van Hemert
June 14th, 2025
The DTS Grand Prix Zandvoort triathlon took place at Circuit Zandvoort, better known as the home of Dutch Formula 1. Athletes swapped race cars for running shoes, taking on laps of the racetrack and nearby dunes in a thrilling, fast-paced event. With its urban setting and flat course, the event offered quick splits and plenty of spectator excitement.
Sportstiks supplied race bibs and tri sets, giving each competitor clear, pro-looking identification on a unique sporting stage.
World Aquatics Open Water World Cup Portugal
Photo Credit: FPN (Portuguese Swimming Federation)
June 14th – 15th, 2025
Setúbal hosted the Open Water Swimming World Cup’s Portuguese leg on its Atlantic coastline, drawing the best open-water swimmers from around the globe. The sea conditions were lively, with unpredictable tides and variable temperatures, making it as much about strategy as strength. Multiple races ran across both days, requiring efficient wave management and athlete ID.
We delivered high-performance temporary tattoos, built to last through salt water, waves, and world-class competition.
Tone House Turf Wars
Photo Credit: tonehouse and thturfwars
June 21st, 2025
Held in the heart of Manhattan, Tone House’s Turf Wars is no ordinary fitness competition. This event is all about intensity, agility and grit – pitting athletes against each other in explosive strength and conditioning challenges on the famous turf. Think relays, sled pushes, sandbag carries and high-volume reps, all backed by roaring crowds and high-energy music.
We supplied temporary tattoos to mark each athlete clearly, even in the chaos of close-contact competition. With custom designs that aligned with the bold Tone House brand, our tattoos added a clean, professional edge to an already electric atmosphere.
Long Course Weekend – Wales
Photo Credit: Long Course Weekend
June 27th – 29th, 2025
One of the UK’s most iconic endurance weekends, LCW Wales features a swim, bike and marathon over three days, with athletes choosing to tackle one, two, or all three disciplines. Tenby’s rugged coastline and steep climbs make it one of the toughest but most rewarding races on the calendar. Thousands descend on the town each year for the electric atmosphere.
We delivered a full package: tattoos including both swim cap and hand tattoos, race bibs, tri sets and bike boards, with athlete ID tailored for each discipline. Each product featured unique colours and event names, helping athletes instantly recognise their gear and stay race-day ready. For busy weekends like this, where multiple events run side by side, clear identification is a game-changer. It keeps athletes confident and organised and gives event staff the tools to easily direct competitors to the correct waves, start zones, and checkpoints.
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