Custom Track and Field Towels
The #1 Custom Track and Field Towel for Senior Day, Teams, Coaches & Programs
Track and field athletes carry a towel to every meet and every practice. It is in the gear bag on the bus, on the infield between events, and draped over their shoulders at the finish line. A custom track and field towel from Make-A-Ball puts their photo, their name, their events, and a message from the people who watched every race and every throw and every jump onto the one piece of equipment they use every single time they compete. That is not a trophy that sits on a shelf. That is a keepsake that shows up at every meet for the rest of their athletic career.
Custom track and field towels from Make-A-Ball are available in four sizes to fit every gifting occasion and every budget. The 60"x30" full-size towel is the primary senior day gift and team gift format. The 54"x27" is a strong alternative for senior day orders where a slightly smaller towel works better for the presentation format. The 40"x20" is a versatile mid-size option for individual event team gifts and recognition awards. The 24"x12" is the smallest format, well suited for gym bag additions, fundraiser items, and spirit pack inclusions. All four sizes use the same full-color printing and the same professional design process.
Track and field covers more individual event identities than any other high school sport. A sprinter's senior day towel looks different from a distance runner's, a shot putter's, and a high jumper's. Each athlete competes in specific events that define their track identity, and the custom towel design should reflect that. Event listing, personal records, school colors, and an action photo from the athlete's signature event are the elements that make a track and field towel specifically theirs rather than a generic sports towel with a name on it.
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Shop By Occasion
Senior Day Gifts
The most important occasion in a track and field athlete's high school career. Custom photo towels personalized with the athlete's photo, name, events, personal records, and a family message. The towel that goes from the ceremony to every college practice after it.
Team Gifts
End-of-season banquet gifts, championship season keepsakes, and roster-wide recognition towels. Every athlete on the team receives a towel personalized with their own photo, name, and events. Same base design, individual details for each athlete. No minimum order.
Coach Gifts
A custom towel with the team photo, the season record, every athlete's name, and a message from the program. The coach gift that track coaches keep through every program they lead. Order at the same time as the athlete towels for coordinated delivery.
Buy in Bulk
Ordering 12 or more of the same towel with the same design? Our Team Shop is built for booster club giveaways, fundraiser merchandise, pep rally distributions, and spirit events. Minimum 12 pieces, one shared design, school logo and colors. Best value per unit in the lineup.
Available in Four Sizes
Full Size
The primary senior day gift size. Full photo area for large action shots. Drapes over the shoulders at the finish line. Travels to college meets. The size families order for the senior recognition ceremony.
Large
A strong senior day alternative. Slightly smaller profile with the same full-color photo printing. Works well for programs where a more compact presentation format is preferred for the ceremony.
Mid Size
Versatile for team recognition orders and banquet gifts. Fits in most athletic gear bags without folding. Good for event-group gifts and individual awards where a full-size towel is more than the occasion calls for.
Small
The best value-per-unit size. Ideal for gym bag additions, fundraiser merchandise, spirit pack inclusions, and high-volume booster giveaway orders at meets and pep rallies.
How It Works
Select your size and design
Choose your towel size. Upload the athlete's photo. Submit their name, school, graduation year, signature events, personal records, and any inscription or message you want included. Our design team handles the rest.
Approve your proof
Our design team reviews every order we receive. Within 24 hours, we build a digital proof and send it to you for your approval. Check all details to make sure they are correct. No towel goes to production without your final approval.
Receive before senior day
Standard production time is 7-14 business days from proof approval. Every towel is printed with high-quality, full-color printing designed to keep designs vibrant, crisp, and long lasting without fading over time. Order at least 3 weeks before senior day for comfortable delivery. For team orders covering the full senior roster, order 4 weeks in advance and contact us for coordinator support.
What Customers Say About Our Swim & Gym Towel
Senior day track towel - parent gift
"Beautiful keepsake for senior swim night!"
Team senior class order - coach gift
"Just received our custom team towels! Seller was great to work with and the design process was easy! Good quality towels! Highly recommend."
Recognition or banquet gift - individual athlete
"It's a very nice towel. Great communication. Great customer service, takes time to make and create exactly as you want. This towel is great quality, great color and has been a hit with our swim team."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes are available for custom track and field towels?
Custom track and field towels are available in four sizes: 60"x30" (full size, primary senior day gift format), 54"x27" (large), 40"x20" (mid-size, good for team event-group gifts and banquet recognition awards), and 24"x12" (small, best for gym bag additions, spirit packs, and high-volume booster giveaway orders). All four sizes use the same full-color printing process and the same professional design standards.
What should I include in a custom track and field towel design?
Core elements: a high-resolution action photo at the athlete's primary event (mid-sprint, mid-jump, at the release point for throwers, or post-finish for distance runners), the athlete's name prominently placed, school name and colors, graduation year, and signature events. Strongly recommended additions: personal records in signature events (for example, "100m PR: 10.8 | 200m PR: 21.4"), career milestones such as state qualifier status or school records set, and a brief family inscription. Our design team will flag any photo quality concerns before production.
Will the photo or design fade with repeated washing and outdoor use?
No. Our custom track and field towels are printed with high-quality, full-color printing designed to keep designs vibrant, crisp, and long lasting without fading over time. The print is built to hold up through regular washing and repeated use at meets, practices, and outdoor events. We recommend washing in cold water and tumble drying on low to get the best life out of the towel.
When should I order a senior day track and field towel?
Custom track and field towels ship in 7-14 business days from proof approval. Order at least 3 weeks before senior day to allow comfortable production and delivery time. For full senior class orders, order 4 weeks in advance. Rush orders may be possible depending on timing. Contact Us with your senior day date and we will confirm what is available.
Can I include personal records and event times in the towel design?
Yes. Personal records in the athlete's signature events are one of the most popular and meaningful additions to a custom track and field towel design. The times and distances tell the story of what four years of training produced in a way a photo alone cannot. Submit your athlete's event personal records at checkout and our design team will incorporate them cleanly into the design at the proof stage.
Can I order personalized towels for the full senior track and field roster?
Yes. Team senior class orders are one of our most common track and field towel requests. Because track and field covers many individual events, each athlete's towel design is different: different events, different photos, different personal records. Every towel is independently designed. For orders of 15 or more, contact us before placing for dedicated coordinator support and grouped proof delivery.
What is the best senior day gift for a track and field coach?
A custom track and field towel with the team photo, the season record, every senior's name, and an inscription from the class is a strong coach gift for the end-of-season banquet. Pair it with a custom water bottle carrying the same team design for a two-piece coach gift set. Present the coach gift after every athlete has been recognized at the banquet.
How long is the design process?
We turn around virtual mockups within 24 business hours. If you like your design, you can approve it and we will go to production. If not, you have the opportunity to request edits. We usually complete edits same business day, but this process could expand a few days depending on how many rounds of edits.
Where do you ship from?
We ship from Baltimore, MD. So, when ordering, factor in shipping times. Northeast is usually 1-2 business days. Midwest and Southeast are usually 2-3 business days. Central and Mountain are usually 3-4 business days. And West Coast is usually 4-6 business days. We also ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and all International locations.
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Every custom track and field towel we make: four sizes, full-color printing, personalized with the athlete's photo, events, and inscription, all in one place.
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