September Customer Events
September had no intention of winding down – instead, it cranked the dial even higher. Between rural triathlons, urban obstacle courses, and a world championship showdown on the Riviera, every weekend delivered something bold. Meanwhile, athletes battled wind, water, and walls, while Sportstiks kept the details clear and the action flowing.
Events
Some events that Sportstiks supplied to this month.
Lindahls Tri Series
Photo Credit: FFTri / M. Delobel / F. Boukla / Puur Agence
September 6th, 21st and 27th, 2025
Three races, three weekends, and one thrilling month for French triathlon. The 3rd round of the Lindahls Pro + Triathlon series kicked off in Quiberon on September 6–7, where athletes battled Atlantic winds and coastal roads in a true Brittany test. As the month continued, the Audencia-La Baule Triathlon (20–21 September) took centre stage – an iconic Loire event dating back to 1988. Drawing thousands each year and has become a Grand Prix staple, with youth races, relays, and mass participation all alongside the elite showdowns.
Wrapping up with the grand finale in Cabourg (27–28 September), combining the Lindahls Pro+ Triathlon Series Final with the French Para Triathlon Championships. A sea swim in the English Channel, a flat-but-windy bike, and a run along the Marcel Proust promenade made Cabourg as scenic as it was demanding.
Throughout the series Sportstiks supplied tri sets and tattoos across all three rounds, giving athletes and organisers consistency in a packed month of racing at every level.
Need efficient and reliable athlete marking? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
S.O.S Triathlon
Photo Credit: Bike by SD Stewart-Hill, Swim by Susan Lehrer, Finish by Liz Degen
September 7th, 2025
After France’s coastal battles, the S.O.S Triathlon brought a complete change of scenery. An eight-stage wilderness odyssey in the Adirondack Mountains. Athletes began with a 30-mile cycle before ditching the bike and heading into a sequence of four trail runs and three open-water swims across mountain lakes. Once the bike leg ended, competitors were fully unsupported, carrying all they needed between stages, making it as much about planning and resilience as raw endurance. This race is a cult classic, famed for its point-to-point format and tough, beautiful terrain.
Our temporary tattoos were crucial for athlete identification, staying put through cold lakes, rocky trails, and the dramatic uphill finish in Lake Placid
Are you hosting a triathlon? Our triathlon tattoos offer an ideal solution for athlete identification – contact us for more info!
The ROC Triathlon
Photo Credit: The Roc Tri
Septmeber 7th, 2025
Attention then shifted to the UK for The ROC Tri England – one of the countries most unique endurance tests. The ROC isn’t just a triathlon – it’s a mountain mission. Athletes opened with a 1.5 km swim in Lake Windermere before heading out on a 45.5 km bike ride through fast, technical roads. Then came the centrepiece: an 8.75 km mountain run up Scafell Pike (England’s highest peak) and a furious descent back down. Once back at transition, competitors remounted for another 45.5 km ride back toward Windermere before finishing with a 1 km trail run through forest to the line. It’s a format that pushes body and mind in equal measure, with two bike segments framing the mountain challenge.
Sportstiks tri sets and tattoos kept athletes looking sharp throughout, while gold tattoos marked those completing the full ROC Trilogy, a badge of honour few can claim.
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!
Blackwater Triathlon
Photo Credit: Blackwater Triathlon Club
September 7th, 2025
Good weather, great spirit, and a strong community – the Blackwater Charity Triathlon once again delivered a brilliant day of racing in Maldon. With around 100 athletes taking part, the event struck the perfect balance between friendly competition and charity focus. The sprint-distance course featured a 200m pool swim, a 12km ride through the Essex countryside, and a fast 2.5km run to the finish, with plenty of local supporters cheering from start to line.
This year’s race raised around £1,500 for Farleigh Hospice, continuing Blackwater Triathlon Club’s proud tradition of giving back.
Sportstiks supplied our stock sets for the event, including race bibs and tri sets, helping organisers keep everything streamlined and athletes looking sharp across every stage.
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!
Ventouxman
Photo Credit: Activ’images
September 12th, 2025
Midway through the month, athletes faced a true icon: Ventouxman. There’s no escaping the Giant of Provence. The day starts with a 2 km swim in Lake Monteux before the 90 km bike, crowned by the legendary climb of Mont Ventoux – a road etched into Tour de France history. Followed by the run that tests weary legs with rolling roads around the foothills. For athletes, it’s part triathlon, part pilgrimage.
Sportstiks tri sets and tattoos stood up to scorching heat, shifting winds, and pure altitude, giving athletes visibility as they tackled one of the sport’s most mythical ascents.
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
Photo Credit: Ironman Group
September 14th, 2025
Nice took its turn to host the Ironman World Championship, drawing the planet’s best endurance athletes to the French Riviera. Athletes swam 3.8 km in the Mediterranean, biked 180 km through the Alpes-Maritimes with over 2,400 m of climbing, and finished with a marathon along the Promenade des Anglais. With a stacked men’s professional field and thousands of age-groupers, this was endurance racing at its absolute peak.
With global eyes on the event, sportstiks triathlon tattoos gave competitors their polished, professional edge – visible, durable, and trusted on the world stage. Now, all eyes turn to Kona for the next showdown.
Need efficient and reliable athlete marking? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
Oceanman France
Photo Credit: Sebastien Martre Rosa – smasportstphotography
August 30th, 2025
Oceanman France transformed the Mediterranean waters off Banyuls-sur-Mer into a battlefield of stamina and skill. Distances ranged up to 10 km, with competitors navigating choppy seas, shifting currents, and the sheer mental grind of long open-water swimming. French Olympian Marc-Antoine Olivier gave the event extra sparkle, especially as he rocked Sportstiks tattoos that held strong stroke after stroke.
For organisers and spectators, those tattoos provided clarity in the chaos of the open sea, turning the blue into a stage for endurance theatre. Our temporary tattoos were colour-coded by country and even carried national flags, giving spectators a clear way to spot and cheer for their athletes as the field spread across the open sea.
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!
Nordic Race Copenhagen Urban
Photo Credit: Nordic Race
September 20th, 2025
Copenhagen’s streets were transformed into an obstacle playground for the Nordic Race Urban edition. Participants hurled themselves over walls, clambered through rigs, and carried heavy loads against a backdrop of city crowds. Urban obstacle racing brings grit into the heart of the capital, and athletes love it for its mix of challenge and community spirit.
We provided adhesive race bibs and wristbands that proved up to the task. Surviving every scrape and sprint while keeping athlete IDs visible through the dust and adrenaline.
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!
Ironman 70.3 Belgrade
Photo Credit: Goran Srdanov, 11TRI team
September 21st, 2025
Serbia’s capital welcomed athletes with a calm river swim, a rolling bike course that showcased the countryside, and a flat run through Belgrade’s heart. Ironman 70.3 Belgrade has quickly grown into a popular stop on the circuit thanks to its combination of a scenic course and warm atmosphere.
Our temporary tattoss gave athletes the durable race-day identity they needed, standing out across a hot, fast, and international field.
Do you need athlete ID for your next event?
SuperTri – Jersey
Photo Credit: SuperTri
September 21st, 2025
Fast, furious, and fan-friendly – Super Tri landed in Jersey with its innovative short-course format. Athletes switched between swim-bike-run sequences in rapid succession, making transitions as decisive as endurance. Spectators packed the shoreline and transition zones, watching pros and up-and-comers race shoulder-to-shoulder in an atmosphere built for TV and live audiences.
Sportstiks triathlon tattoos gave athletes the clear IDs they needed at lightning pace, ensuring the spectacle looked as sharp as it felt.
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!
World Triathlon Championships
Photo Credit: World Triathlon
September 28th, 2025
Weihai closed out the month with a global showdown on China’s coast. Athletes faced a testing sea swim, a technical and hilly bike course, and a run that pushed every ounce of endurance. The World Triathlon Championship Series always draws the very best, and this edition was no different, with packed fields delivering racing of the highest calibre.
Sportstiks triathlon tattoos kept numbers crisp and visible for athletes flying through the course, adding to the professionalism of a world-stage event.
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!
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It’s been a great event last Saturday!
Thank you so much for the support during the process and especially with the extra delivery which needed to be arranged.
I’m looking forward to doing business again with you for next year’s event!
