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Custom Distance Running Shorts for Teams & Schools

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Built for the long ones. The distance running shorts are the v-notch hem short with a longer cut and a brief liner, built breathable in your team colors for distance and cross country.

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Track & Field · Gameday

Distance Running & Cross-Country Shorts

The distance running shorts are the long-haul short in our custom track and field range. a 110 GSM lightweight performance poly with a v-notch hem that opens at the stride and a built-in brief liner, cut a touch longer than a sprint short for distance comfort. Longer and more covered than the split-leg short, they suit 5K/10K, cross country, and the marathon. full-color sublimation in team colors with athlete initials included.

  • 110 GSM Lightweight Poly
    A featherweight performance knit that wicks and dries over long miles.
  • V-Notch Hem
    A v-notch side hem opens at the stride without the deep split.
  • Built-In Brief Liner
    An integrated brief liner gives chafe-free support over distance.
  • Full-Color Sublimation
    Team colors, club name, and side panels dyed edge to edge.
  • Adult & Youth Size Range
    Adult XS-3XL plus a youth run, custom-cut measurements on request.
  • 3-Week Worldwide Delivery
    Free tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries. Rush available.

Materials & Construction

110 GSM lightweight performance polyester with a v-notch hem and brief liner. the distance and cross-country short, full sublimation in team colors.

Fabric
110 GSM Lightweight Performance Polyester
Composition
100% performance polyester micro-knit; v-notch side hem; built-in brief liner; covered elastic waistband with drawcord
Weight
110 GSM (track short weight)
Finish
Moisture-wicking, breathable, decoration-ready face; colorfast sublimation
Stitching
Flatlock or bound seams to prevent chafing; covered elastic or drawcord waistband; bartacked stress points
Durability
Sublimated graphics dyed into the fiber, will not crack, peel, or fade through 50+ wash cycles

Honest Spec Notes

Fit: A distance cut, a touch longer than a sprint short, with a v-notch hem for stride room. order true-to-size; the elastic waistband and drawcord dial in the fit.

Liner: A built-in brief liner gives chafe-free support over long miles. athletes who prefer compression can layer a <a href="/track-field/custom-track-field-compression-running-shorts/">compression short</a> underneath.

Decoration Options for Your Distance Shorts

Full sublimation dyes team colors, club names, and side panels edge to edge into the fiber. heat-press handles athlete initials.

Custom sublimation printing applied to polyester team apparel, showing full-color graphics integrated into the fabric

Sublimation

Full-color designs become part of the polyester so graphics never crack, peel, or fade. Used across our performance-poly shorts and pants to color-match the jersey exactly. Cotton-rich fleece is decorated by embroidery or print instead, since sublimation needs a polyester base.

Best for:Color-matching the jersey, full-bleed designs, side stripes, sublimated numbers
Tackle twill and embroidery on a flat fabric panel, showing dimensional sewn-on lettering

Tackle Twill & Embroidery — flat panels

Dimensional sewn-on lettering and crests on the flat hip or thigh panels where the fabric is stable. Stretch zones like waistbands, hems, and compression knits are kept to sublimation, since stitched decoration pops as those areas flex.

Best for:Front-hip or thigh crests, a dimensional team mark, premium varsity-style finish
Screen-printed team logo on custom apparel, showing flat vibrant solid-color ink applied to the fabric

Screen Printing

Vibrant flat-color decoration on stable panels and cotton-rich fleece. Pricing varies by ink count and is itemized in your quote. A cost-effective route for single-color wordmarks and sponsor logos.

Best for:Single-color wordmarks, sponsor logos, cost-effective flat-color branding

Logo & Number Placement Options

  • Full short: team colorway and side stripe (sublimation)
  • Hip or hem: sublimated team accent
  • Waistband: sublimated team color
  • Hip: heat-press athlete initials

Sizing Chart

US sizing labels in inches across men's, women's, and youth fits. UK / EU customers should add their preferred size convention in the quote. see the note below.

SizeChest (in)Waist (in)Hip (in)
XS32-3426-2832-34
S35-3729-3135-37
M38-4032-3438-40
L41-4335-3741-43
XL44-4638-4044-46
2XL47-4941-4347-49
3XL50-5444-4850-54
4XL55-6049-5455-60
Sizing chart is in inches with US sizing labels (XS-3XL adult plus youth), measured at the waist. order true-to-size; the elastic waistband and drawcord adjust the fit. UK / EU customers should add their preferred convention in the quote. Custom measurements available at no surcharge.

Distance Running Shorts Pricing

Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000. Every price includes full custom sublimation, custom branding, team identity, private labeling, and express worldwide shipping. Order as few as 1 piece at the tier-1 rate. Orders above 1,000 pieces quoted on request.

Custom Distance Running Shorts pricing by order quantity, USD per piece, six volume tiers from 1 piece to 1,000 pieces, all prices include decoration, team identity, and free worldwide shipping
1–20 pcs21–50 pcs51–100 pcs101–200 pcs201–500 pcs501–1000 pcs
$18.79 /piece $17.12 /piece $15.53 /piece $14.75 /piece $12.61 /piece $11.31 /piece
Full custom decoration V-notch + brief liner Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full custom decoration, custom cut & sew, V-notch + brief liner, sublimated or embroidered team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($18.79/pc) applies to any order from a single piece up to 20 — honoring our no-minimum promise. Bulk orders above 1000 pieces: contact us for a custom volume quote with deeper discounts.

Try Before You Buy — Order a Sample

Get a single fully-decorated sample of your custom distance running shorts at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the fabric, the liner, and the sublimation finish before committing to a full team order. Sample fee credits toward your bulk invoice.

How It Works

The full path from your first message to your athletes in custom distance running shorts for the season.

1
Day 0 — Same Day

Send Us Your Brief

Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, logo files, piece count, roster sizing (US or UK / EU convention), and player numbers. Mention the matching jersey if you want the kit quoted together. Confirmation lands within hours.

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Within 12 Hours

Free Mockup & Quote

You receive a full-color front-and-back mockup of your Custom Distance Running Shorts along with itemized pricing across all six volume tiers from 1 to 1,000 pieces. Revisions are unlimited and free until you sign off.

3
Optional

Pre-Production Sample

For larger team orders, we produce a single physical sample for you to inspect, fit-test on a player, and wash-test before bulk production starts. Sample fee credits toward your final invoice.

4
~3 Weeks Total

Production & Free Delivery

Production takes about two weeks, and tracked door-to-door shipping adds another 4-7 business days. that puts your Custom Distance Running Shorts in your team's hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Distance Running Shorts FAQ

The questions coaches and athletes ask before ordering team bottoms. answered for this cut.

Will it match the rest of the team's track kit?
Yes. We build it in your team colors to match the split-leg running shorts and the rest of the kit, run in one production batch with one color spec. A team logo and athlete name are included in the per-piece price.
V-notch or split for cross country?
Either works; it is preference. the v-notch distance short gives stride room with a touch more coverage, which many distance runners prefer. The split-leg short opens further for a freer feel. Both have the same liner.
What is the minimum order?
There is no minimum. Order from a single piece up. Tier-1 pricing covers 1-20 pieces at the same per-piece rate, with five additional volume brackets giving deeper discounts up to 1,000 pieces.
What is the production and delivery timeline?
Production runs about two weeks from artwork approval. Tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries adds 4-7 business days under our free worldwide shipping policy, putting your custom distance running shorts on your athletes inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.
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