October Customer Events
October brought us an incredible mix of endurance, community, and creativity – from castle walls in Denmark to the sun-soaked shores of Bermuda. It was a month packed with world-class competition, unforgettable stories, and a few emotional moments (yes, even a finish-line proposal!). We were proud to see Sportstiks products playing their part at every level – helping organisers run smooth, professional events and giving athletes the comfort, confidence, and visibility they need to perform their best.
Events
Some events that Sportstiks supplied to this month.
Conquer the Castle
Photo Credit: Conquer the Castle
October 4th, 2025
Conquer the Castle returned to the stunning grounds of Rosenholm Slot in Denmark, taking participants on a 4000m journey back to the Middle Ages. The event is a fun, unique and challenging experience. One where you’re literally running through the castle grounds, moat and all – with more than 25 handcrafted obstacles to conquer. Including water passages, grip-strength walls and renaissance-inspired terrain.
We were proud to support the event with our customised wristbands and adhesive race bibs. For a race of this intensity, mud, water, castle walls, trenches, the adhesive bibs are ideal. No worrying about pins digging into skin mid-race, no flapping or catching on obstacles. The wristbands ensured smooth access control and participant identification throughout the historic site. Together, our products helped the organisers keep the flow seamless and let athletes focus purely on the challenge ahead.
Need efficient and reliable athlete marking? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
Supertri Toulouse
Photo Credit: Supertri
October 5th, 2025
The city of Toulouse hosted the dramatic Grand Final of the 2025 Supertri League season, and what a show it turned out to be. Elite triathletes battled it out in three back-to-back swim-bike-run legs on a technical, urban circuit – featuring a 300 m swim, a 4 km bike and a 1.2 km run repeated three times. At the top of the women’s podium, Jeanne Lehair raced to glory and then had another reason to celebrate – her partner popped the question on the podium right after the finish line
We were delighted to supply our high-quality temporary triathlon tattoos for the event, helping this huge triathlon spectacle run smoothly from amateur participants to elite pros. With thousands of athletes in transition, a tattoo provides a clean, secure, and stylish identification option that doesn’t flap or snag – perfect for the intense Supertri format where every second counts.
Are you hosting a triathlon? Our triathlon tattoos offer an ideal solution for athlete identification – contact us for more info!
World Triathlon Cup – Rome
Photo Credit: World Triathlon
October 5th, 2025
On Saturday 4 October the 2025 World Triathlon Cup Roma brought elite triathlon racing back to the heart of Rome’s EUR district – featuring a fast sprint-distance course with 750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run. For athletes, the historic setting on the artificial lake and surrounding park offered a dramatic backdrop and world-class competitive platform.
We were proud to supply our bespoke temporary tattoos for this major event, ensuring seamless athlete identification across transitions and elite fields. In an event where every second counts (and where traditional bibs or pins might slow things down) our temporary tattoos delivered a clean, durable, and streamlined solution that kept the focus on performance.
Whether you’re hosting a triathlon or a functional fitness event, our products will help your day run seamlessly. Enquire now to learn how we can support your next event!
Oceanman Dominican Republic
Photo Credit: Sport Solutions – Supplier of Local Organising Committee
October 10th, 2025
Crystal-clear Caribbean waters set the stage for the OCEANMAN Dominican Republic event, where swimmers from around the world took on distances ranging from the fast-paced Sprint to the challenging 10 km Oceanman. Hosted at Viva Dominicus Beach in Bayahíbe, the event brought international competition and local passion together for a weekend of endurance, energy, and ocean adventure.
To keep race-day identification effortless and secure, we supplied our temporary tattoos, designed to hold strong even through saltwater and sun. Ideal for open-water events, they ensure athletes stay visible and trackable without the fuss of traditional bibs or bands – letting competitors dive in and focus purely on the swim.
Whether you’re hosting a open water swim or a triathlon, our products will help your day run seamlessly. Enquire now to learn how we can support your next event!
World Aquatics Open Water World Championships
Photo Credit: amaso87 / @deepbluemediaphoto
October 10th – 11th, 2025
The coast of Sardinia welcomed elite open-water swimmers to the grand finale of the World Aquatics Open Water series. The event in Golfo Aranci on 10-11 October featured venues steeped in Mediterranean scenery and delivered high drama as athletes battled in the 3 km, 10 km and mixed relay formats.
For this world-class event we supplied our purpose-designed swim-set temporary tattoos for arms, shoulders and hands – ideal for open-water competition where visibility and secure identification are crucial. The tattoos ensured athletes remained clearly identifiable at every turn, whether slicing through waves, warming up or celebrating on the finish line.
Whether you’re hosting a open water swim or a triathlon, our products will help your day run seamlessly. Enquire now to learn how we can support your next event!
Ironman World Championship Kona
Photo Credit: IRONMAN Group
OCtober 11th, 2025
The IRONMAN World Championship returned to Kona, Hawaii, and it unfolded as one of the most dramatic editions on record. Lucy Charles-Barclay looked in command from the swim onwards, with Taylor Knibb matching stride for stride through the bike leg and into the run. But the savagely hot, humid conditions of the Big Island told their story – Charles-Barclay exited with about nine miles to go when her husband-coach made the call. Knibb also couldn’t continue – collapsing just two miles from the finish. That opened the door for Norway’s Solveig Løvseth, who seized the moment and powered through to claim a remarkable victory.
We were honoured to supply our premium temporary tattoos for this major event – a solution built for high-stakes, high-intensity competition in extreme conditions. Our tattoos offered a clean, durable and low-interference option, allowing organisers and athletes to focus entirely on performance rather than logistics.
Need efficient and reliable athlete marking? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
World Triathlon Championship Final
Photo Credit: Elite Energy Pty
October 18th, 2025
The world’s elite triathletes descended on Wollongong for the World Triathlon Championship Finals. A weekend that lived up to the hype – the atmosphere was electric. Home-favourite Matthew Hauser seized the moment, powering through to victory and claiming the world title in front of the Aussie crowd. On the women’s side, Lisa Tertsch broke away when it mattered and secured a memorable win, adding to the dramatic finish of the series.
We’re proud to have supported this high-calibre event by supplying temporary tattoos, wristbands, race bibs, tri sets and envelopes, plus providing full collation service to streamline operations. Seeing Hauser and Tertsch cross that finish line wearing our temporary tattoos (after nearly a decade of supplying World Triathlon events) felt like the culmination of both their journeys and ours. On-home-territory wins never looked so good!
Whether you’re hosting a bike race or a triathlon, our products will help your day run seamlessly. Enquire now to learn how we can support your next event!
T100 Wollongong
Photo Credit: T100
October 19th, 2025
Straight after the World Triathlon Championships, we saw another biggie in the triathlon world as T100 Wollongong came to the gorgeous coastline of New South Wales. The city once again became a hub for endurance sport, with elite athletes diving into the 100 km challenge (a 2 km swim, 80 km bike, and 18 km run) cheered on by an electric Aussie crowd. With top names like Ashleigh Gentle and Kate Waugh in the mix, the racing was fast, fierce, and full of drama from start to finish.
We were right there supporting the event with our temporary tattoos, tri sets and wristbands, along with our collation service to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From athlete check-in to the finish line, our products made sure competitors were easily identifiable and organisers could focus on delivering a world-class race experience.
Whether you’re hosting an triathlon or a functional fitness event, our products will help your day run seamlessly. Enquire now to learn how we can support your next event!
BTS Run for the Arts
Photo Credit: Bermuda National Gallery Run/Walk for the Arts Organizers
October 26th, 2025
Closing off our October event calendar in style, we joined the community on the beautiful island of Bermuda for the BNG Run for the Arts 5K Run & Walk. A relaxed yet vibrant weekend gathering that blended fitness, fun and art. The event, held through the streets of North-East Hamilton, welcomed runners, walkers and families alike as they followed a route starting and finishing at Parsons Road Park. More than just a run, it served as a celebration of local creativity and inclusion, with funds raised through participation helping to support the Bermuda National Gallery’s public-art and education programmes.
For this community-centred event we supplied our high-quality race bibs, ensuring every participant carried the same professional finish look. By equipping the field with reliable, clear, and comfortable bibs, we helped the organisers deliver a seamless and inclusive experience on race day, where the focus was on connection, movement and making a positive impact through art.
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