Running

Chicago and NYC Race Day Caps for Running Clubs: What a Crew Actually Pays

By Outmora Editorial | Published: October 3, 2026

Outmora makes a seamless mesh sports cap for race day crews. Logo caps cost $39.99 shipped. Blank caps cost $32.99 shipped.

The minimum order is 1 piece. There is no setup fee. Orders ship inside the United States only.

Each cap is polyester and spandex honeycomb mesh with UPF 50+ coverage. It weighs about 75 grams.

You approve a free digital proof first. Then production takes 7–14 business days. Payment is by PayPal.

How a crew stays visible on a 26.2-mile course

Chicago and NYC race days put thousands of runners on one route. A club is easy to lose in that crowd.

Matching custom running cap designs give your crew one color and one logo from start to finish. Spectators spot the group before they spot a single face.

Outmora builds the cap as one seamless mesh shell. There are no side seams to rub or twist at mile 20.

The fit runs about 55–60 cm with an adjustable Velcro closure. One size covers most of a mixed club roster.

A single cap design also helps your aid station. Volunteers recognize their own runners in a crowded chute.

Glasses-friendly fit and salt-stain resistance

Most runners wear sunglasses on race morning. Thick frames fight with a tight crown and a low front panel.

The Outmora mesh running hat sits light at about 75 grams. The open honeycomb structure keeps pressure off the temples.

Polyester and spandex honeycomb mesh moves air and dries fast. Sweat leaves the fabric instead of pooling on the surface.

Salt lines are the classic marathon souvenir. Fast-drying mesh gives dried salt less fabric to sit on.

UPF 50+ coverage matters on an exposed course. Chicago and NYC both put runners in direct sun for long stretches.

How to order team hats without a setup fee

Setup fees are the hidden cost in club gear. A one-time screen charge can cost more than the hats for a small crew.

Outmora charges no setup fee. The minimum is 1 piece, so a five-person pace group orders five caps.

Logo caps are $39.99 shipped. Blank caps are $32.99 shipped. Both prices include shipping inside the United States.

You can customize 1-piece now and add the rest of the roster later at the same rate.

Decoration is heat transfer, chosen after your digital proof. There is no separate art charge.

From proof to porch: the Outmora order process

Step 1 — Send your club logo or idea

Start at the design studio with a logo file or a rough idea. Blank caps need no artwork at all.

Step 2 — Approve the free digital proof

You get a digital proof before anything is made. Nothing goes to production until you approve it.

Step 3 — Choose heat transfer

Heat transfer suits detailed crests. Outmora uses heat transfer for the mark. You confirm it on the proof.

Step 4 — Pay by PayPal, then wait 7–14 business days

Payment is by PayPal after the proof. Production takes 7–14 business days from approval.

Step 5 — Wear them on race morning

Caps arrive ready for the start corral. No assembly, no sizing swaps, no group pickup logistics.

Design your club cap

Race day comes once a year. Your crew should look like one crew on the course.

Logo caps at $39.99 shipped and blank caps at $32.99 shipped. Minimum 1 piece, no setup fee, US shipping only.

Design yours

FAQ

What does a custom race day cap cost at Outmora?

A logo cap is $39.99 shipped. A blank cap is $32.99 shipped. Shipping is inside the United States only.

Is there a minimum order or setup fee?

The minimum is 1 piece. There is no setup fee, so small clubs and pace groups can order without penalty.

How long does my order take?

You approve a digital proof first. Production then takes 7–14 business days after that approval.

Do you ship outside the United States?

No. Outmora ships to United States addresses only. Confirm details on the Outmora FAQ page.

Can I order blank caps and add logos later?

Yes. Blank caps ship at $32.99, and you can order decorated caps later at the same 1-piece minimum.

What is the cap made of?

Polyester and spandex honeycomb mesh, about 75 grams, UPF 50+, with an adjustable Velcro closure at about 55–60 cm.

Learn more about Outmora and the full range at outmora.com.