Why wear a cap when running?

To protect your head from the sun and keep sweat out of your eyes. The TRAIL CAP, 5 PANEL CAP and TRAIL BUCKET HAT provide UPF 40 UV protection, and their internal sweatbands absorb perspiration. On both caps, the microventilated construction and mesh release heat during exercise.

A cap or bucket hat for trail running?

The cap, weighing 47 to 50 g, suits fast outings: it shades your face and allows ventilation. The TRAIL BUCKET HAT, at 65 g, also covers your neck and ears all the way round: choose it for long days in the sun. It folds into a waist-belt pocket.

Which cap should you choose for an ultra-trail?

A lightweight cap with a sweatband, such as the 5 PANEL CAP (47 g), made for both 10 km races and long-distance trail runs. If the route is very exposed, the TRAIL BOB protects the back of your neck. Find our hot-weather advice in Running a trail in the heat: what to do.

Are running caps unisex?

Yes. All our trail and running caps are unisex and one size: the caps adjust at the back, while the bucket hat has an elastic drawcord.

Trail running caps

Ultra-lightweight and breathable, our trail caps are ideal for your running outings. They offer perfect head protection without compromising your comfort or performance.

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Which running cap should you choose for sunny runs?

In the height of summer, sweat runs from your forehead into your eyes before you finish the first climb. An internal sweatband catches it. For running in hot weather, choose a cap weighing no more than 50 g, with a sweatband. The TRAIL CAP weighs 50 g and the 5 PANEL CAP 47 g. Both combine a micro-ventilated construction with mesh to release heat as you run, and offer UPF 40 UV protection.

On the TRAIL CAP, you can adjust the rear fastening while running without stopping, and the fabric dries quickly to stay lightweight right to the finish. The 5 PANEL CAP, made from 100% recycled polyester, is just as suitable for a 10 km race as for a long-distance trail run.

Trail bucket hat: 360° protection for your neck and ears

After a full day in the sun, a cap can leave your neck and ears burnt. For long, exposed outings, choose the TRAIL BOB. Its soft brim provides 360° protection for your face, ears and neck, at a weight of 65 g.

An elastic cord keeps it in place when the wind picks up on the ridges, while an internal sweatband absorbs perspiration. It folds away into a waist-belt pocket. It’s also suitable for hiking on days spent entirely in the sun.

Ventilation, sweatband and UPF: what to look for in a running cap

Compare these key features:

Weight: from 47 g for the 5 PANEL CAP to 80 g for the TRUCKER CAP.
Ventilation: micro-ventilated construction and mesh, or a rear mesh panel on the trucker.
Sweatband: on the TRAIL CAP, 5 PANEL CAP and TRAIL BOB.
Sun protection: UPF 40 on all three models.

For long outings, choose a model with a sweatband : it keeps sweat out of your eyes from the first kilometre to the last. To protect your eyes, add trail running sunglasses.

Trucker cap: from training to everyday wear

Some caps work off the running route too. The TRUCKER CAP combines sport-mesh fabric with a rear mesh panel that ventilates the back of your head even in intense heat; its perforated rear fastening adjusts in seconds. For a cap you can also wear around town, choose the trucker. It weighs 80 g. With no sweatband or stated UPF rating, it’s less suitable for strong sun: choose the TRAIL CAP instead.

For walking, see our hiking caps and hats offer other styles.

Men’s or women’s running cap: one adjustable size

All our trail caps are unisex. They come in one size: the caps adjust at the back, while an elastic cord adjusts the bucket hat. The TRAIL CAP, 5 PANEL CAP and TRAIL BOB are designed for trail running; the TRUCKER CAP is for everyday wear. Adjust the fit before you set off, then tighten it as you run if the wind picks up.

When winter arrives, switch to our beanies and headbands and our running gloves. Find the rest of your kit in our trail clothing.

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