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Triathlon Race Day Kit List: What to Remember
Whether you’re lining up for your first sprint or tackling a full-distance Ironman, having the right kit is essential. From wetsuits to trainers, nutrition to transition tips, every item plays a role in a smooth, stress-free race day. This triathlon race day kit list...
July Customer Events
July Customer EventsJuly didn’t hold back. From icy waterfall swims in the Swedish mountains to sprint races in coastal towns and obstacle-course chaos in Maine, this month took us across the globe supporting triathlons, ultra-swims, and full-on muddy madness. Each...
Why Sponsorship Visibility Starts With the Athlete
When people think of sports sponsorship, their minds often go straight to the big stuff: billboard banners, social media takeovers, and branded arches at the finish line. But while all that definitely has its place, we’re here to tell you that the real marketing...
June Customer Events
June Customer EventsFrom 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 -...
Got a Race Coming Up? Here’s What to Order (and When)
Whether you’re organising a triathlon, a local 10K, a chilly open water swim or a mud-soaked OCR, getting your athlete ID sorted should never be the stressful part. With the right kit (and the right timing) you can make sure everyone knows where they’re going, who’s...
May Customer Events
May Customer Events From sandy beaches in Denmark to mountain climbs in Wales and open water showdowns in Cyprus, May was packed with action. As ever, Sportstiks was on hand to support athletes and organisers at every turn - with tattoos, bibs, wristbands and tri-sets...
The Best Organised Triathlons
If you’ve ever crossed a finish line thinking, “Wow, that was seamless,” chances are you just completed one of the world’s best-organised triathlons. But what exactly makes a triathlon stand out in terms of organisation? We’ve trawled through reviews, athlete...
April Customer Events
April Customer EventsFrom tropical triathlons to epic endurance races, Sportstiks has been busy on the ground (and in the water!) supporting a packed calendar of events. Our athlete identification for events (including race number tattoos and tri-sets) has helped keep...
How to Apply Sportstiks Products
How To Apply Sportstiks ProductsThis blog post shows you how to apply Sportstiks products. Whether you're a seasoned race director or a nervous first-time runner (trying to remember if you packed your lucky socks), getting your race bib and temporary tattoo number...
March Customer Events
March Customer EventsMarch might signal the arrival of spring, but for endurance athletes, it was just another month of pushing limits and proving that race season never really stops. From sun-drenched ocean swims in Australia to challenging multisport races,...
February Customer Events
February Customer Events This month’s February customer events took us to some of the most exciting endurance challenges worldwide. Although February may be the shortest month of the year, it certainly didn’t lack action. From Germany to the sun-soaked waters of...
The Rise of Women in Triathlon
Triathlon - swim, bike, run, and (let’s be honest) survive. It’s a sport that demands endurance, grit, and a slightly questionable sense of fun. And while women have always embodied these qualities, their presence in triathlon hasn’t always been as prominent as it is...
How to Organise a Running Event
So, you want to organise a running event? Whether it's a quick 5km or an ultra-marathon that makes runners question all their life choices, event organisation takes some serious planning. While we’re not claiming to be race-organising masterminds (we’ll leave that to...
January Customer Events
January Customer EventsJanuary 2025 January may be a quiet month for some, but for the world of endurance racing, it was anything but. Athletes kicked off 2025 with grit, determination, and a whole lot of sweat. And right there with them? Sportstiks - providing the...
Fitness Trends for 2025
Here we are again. Another January, another round of ambitious fitness goals – and hopefully this year, they’ll last a bit longer. The good news? 2024 was a whirlwind of innovation in the fitness world, and those big trends? They’re staying for 2025. We all know how...