Promotional Products for Sporting Events
When hosting a sporting event, wellness activity, or fitness challenge, the items that brands choose to build engagement make all the difference. Not only do fitness themed promotional products create memorable experiences, but these items also help align events with health and wellness themes.
Gyms, sports clubs, recreation centers, non-profit organizations, and local governments that incorporate high-quality, eco-friendly products into their event planning often find these options have more benefits compared to traditional promotional items.
Here’s how using sustainable promotional products can help organizations hosting sporting events promote wellness and green living.
Swag That’s Eco-friendly and Fitness Approved
Eco Promotional Products (EPP) offers branded merchandise designed to inspire healthier lifestyles while considering environmental impacts. EPP’s eco-friendly and fitness themed products encourage event organizers to:
- Promote health and wellness.
- Appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
- Differentiate themselves from competitors.
- Experience long-term savings.
As sustainability becomes increasingly important, organizations can stand out by providing green products as welcome gifts, swag bag additions, and giveaway prizes. Offering reusable, durable, and sustainable branding tools shows a commitment to the planet and a better future. EPP specializes in promotional products that not only reduce waste but also encourage reuse, ensuring these branded giveaways are used long after the event ends.
Promotional Product Suggestions for Your Next Sporting Event
To elevate any sporting event, here are a few great eco-friendly product ideas that align with fitness and sustainability goals:
Reusable Drinkware
Hydration is key to any fitness event. With sustainable drinkware, guests can stay hydrated while reducing waste. Our eco-friendly drinkware collection includes customizable tumblers, water bottles, and cups with environmental and social advantages, such as being FDA approved, BPA-free, and having a giveback component for each purchase.
Our top picks:
Recycled Tumbler With Mixer Ball | USA Made | 24 oz
Liberty Water Bottles | Recycled | Recyclable | USA Made
Silipint Silicone Shot Glass | Reusable | 1.5 oz
Stadium Cups | Color Changing | 22 oz | USA Made
Find fitness approved tumblers and water bottles that are made in the USA and crafted from recycled materials, offering lasting value to attendees. Give away eco-friendly tumblers and water bottles as welcome gifts so attendees and volunteers can stay refreshed and reduce their plastic consumption in the future.
Color-changing stadium cups and silicone cups offer a fun and interactive twist for guests to enjoy a post-event toast. These branded cups serve as reminders of the event after it is over and can be reused for other outdoor activities.
Fitness Towels
Fitness towels are essential for physical activities that promote clean environments. Quick-dry, recycled fitness towels help attendees cool down and stay dry, making them a long-lasting giveaway.
Our recommendations:
Slowtide® Recycled Quick-Dry Fitness Towel | 13x31
Eco RPET Cooling Towel | 32x12 | Reusable
These towels are functional giveaways that are perfect on their own or as additions to swag bags. Both of these branded fitness towels are made from recycled content, inspiring more conscious business and marketing practices.
Rechargeable Hand Fans
Rechargeable hand fans are another branding tool to keep attendees cool and comfortable during outdoor fitness events. These portable fans are powered by rechargeable batteries and offer an eco-friendly way to beat the heat.
Our top picks:
Rechargeable Hand Fan with Carabiner
Rechargeable and Portable Personal Cooling Fan
These are purposeful giveaways attendees will keep forever. Who wouldn’t love a compact fan so they cool down at the click of a button? These high-quality promotional products will make a lasting impression at any fitness challenge.
Insulated Coolers
Keep the refreshments going with insulated branded coolers that will keep beverages chilled throughout the day. These USA-made coolers feature eco-friendly and durable designs so event planners can have zero waste hydration stations.
Our recommendations:
Igloo® Insulated Cooler with Dispenser | USA Made | 5 Gallons
Igloo® Insulated Cooler with Dispenser | USA Made | 10 Gallons
Orca® Custom Insulated Cooler | USA Made | 26 QT
USA Made Orca® Insulated Cooler | 20 QT
Available in various sizes, USA-made insulated coolers are practical, long-lasting, and perfect for any sporting event.
Recycled Headwear
EPP has a wide selection of sustainable apparel and accessories. Hats are a must-have accessory for outdoor events that protect guests from the sun.
Our top picks:
Nike Mesh Trucker Hat | Recycled
Nike Cotton Bucket Hat
adidas® Sustainable Visor | Recycled
Nike Terra Beanie Hat | Recycled
Hats from trusted brands, like Nike and Adidas, will stick out from the crowd during fitness events. From sporty bucket hats to beanies, eco-friendly Nike and Adidas headwear offer stylish and sustainable solutions for athletes. Consider choosing sustainable headwear pieces as appreciation gifts or giveaway prizes.
Fitness Approved Bags
Eco-friendly bags, like drawstring backpacks and cross body fanny packs, are perfect for guests to carry their essentials before and after the event. Reusable bags support sustainability by helping guests choose durable ones over single-use or disposable options.
Our top picks:
LED Light Drawstring Backpack | 14x17
Recycled Sport Crossbody Fanny Pack | 7x5
These bags are designed to meet the needs of active attendees while promoting a greener future.
Personalized Activity Kits
Personalized activity kits offer all-in-one fun, keeping participants engaged while promoting a brand. These kits are perfect for corporate sporting events, team-building activities, and giveaway prizes.
Our recommendations:
Drawstring Backpack Sport Kit | USA Made Frisbee & Water Bottle | Unassembled
Mix & Match Summer Fun Kit | Assembled
Customizable activity kits include fun and practical tools for users to stay active, hydrated, and entertained. These branded kits serve as a great way for brands to build visibility and engage in physical activity.
Performance T-shirts
When it comes to sporting events, performance T-shirts are a must-have promotional product. Designed with comfort and sustainability in mind, eco-friendly performance T-shirts are ideal for participants and spectators. EPP has a diverse collection of sustainable apparel items with inclusive sizes and environmental advantages.
Our top picks:
Nike Women's Swoosh Sleeve Performance T-Shirt | Recycled
Nike Men's Swoosh Sleeve Performance T-Shirt | Recycled
Unisex Recycled Carbon Free Performance T-Shirt | 3.8 oz
adidas® Sport T-Shirt | UV Protection | Recycled
From lightweight, carbon-free options to items made from recycled content featuring UV protection, EPP’s eco-friendly apparel ensures attendees are dressed in sustainable style. Branded shirts from trusted performance brands, like Nike and Adidas, are perfect for participants, outdoors sports teams, and volunteers.
When to Use Sustainable Fitness Products
There are plenty of opportunities to add sustainable swag to fitness inspired events:
- 5K, 10K, Marathons: Reusable drinkware, hydration stations, fitness towels, and insulated coolers can help runners stay cool and hydrated while reducing the waste generated by single-use plastics.
- Charity Walks: Offering participants reusable water bottles or wristbands made from recycled materials can leave a lasting impression and promote the event's cause.
- Health Observance Days: Promoting wellness on special days like World Health Day or National Physical Fitness and Sports Month can be enhanced with eco-friendly, fitness-approved gear.
- Move Your Way Week: Organizations can take part in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative by providing products that motivate physical activity while supporting a sustainable future.
Place an Order Today
Incorporating eco-friendly, fitness-oriented products into events isn’t just a trend; it’s a smart and sustainable way to promote wellness while standing out from competitors.
From hydration and cooling solutions to personalized activity kits, the options are endless. By choosing EPP’s durable and reusable products, organizations are not only investing in their brand's future, but also in the future of the planet.
Partner with Eco Promotional Products today to create lasting impressions and boost sustainability in communities. Call 877-ECO-WINS (877-326-9467) to place an order today.