Racemarks (Swimming & Triathlon)

Build an Iconic Course. Deliver an Elite Event.

Custom-built course markers designed for the event architects who turn high-stakes logistics into world-class athletic productions.

Don’t Let a "Small-Time" Look Undermine Your Grand Vision

Every detail of your race reflects the scale of your ambition. Most event planners struggle to make their course look as professional as their vision, settling for “hodgepodge” gear or unbranded markers that make a world-class triathlon look like a local hobby. You shouldn’t have to risk your professional reputation or a sponsorship renewal because your equipment looked amateur.

High-Production Real Estate for the Open Water

We provide more than just course markers; we provide premium branding space for your highest-paying sponsors. Our racemarks are custom-fabricated to stand tall above the water line, providing an unmistakable, clear sightline for swimmers navigating from the water level. By delivering maximum vertical visibility and reliable performance, we help you streamline race-day logistics and execute a world-class event that secures premium contracts year after year.
Engineered to your specs
Fabricated to Your Specs

Custom-built for your exact requirements

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Built to perform in tough environments.

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Precision Performance

Designed for consistent, reliable results.

Tetrahedron Race Mark Buoys

Unfailing Presentation in Heavy Chop
Designed with four perfectly equal triangular sides, these race marks keep a consistent profile no matter how rough the water gets. Even if a wave rolls the buoy completely over, it looks exactly the same to swimmers, providing a reliable, zero-maintenance turn mark for elite racing.

Horizontal Cylinder Racemarks

Course Funneling and High-Impact Safety Cushioning
These extended long cylinders do double duty as heavy-duty guide walls and structural cushions for challenging water courses. Perfect for narrow river routes or urban swims, their continuous profile effectively funnels athletes through the correct channels to prevent short-circuiting, while their resilient, air-filled design safely cushions swimmers from concrete bridge pilings and infrastructure hazards.

Tomato Racemarks

The High-Visibility Standard
Classic spherical markers that provide a 360-degree visual signal from the surface. Easy to deploy and impossible for swimmers to miss, ensuring athletes and water safety teams stay perfectly on course.

Cylinder Racemarks

Stark Vertical Profiles for Clear Boundaries
Preferred by race directors for defining prominent wave start gates and long-distance swim lanes, cylinder marks provide a stark, vertical profile that stands out over long distances. Built with an optimized 36-inch diameter, we offer them in both five-foot and highly efficient four-foot heights, allowing your crew to use smaller, more manageable counterweights while maintaining excellent visibility from the surface.

Mini Cylinder Racemarks

Maximum Utility at Our Most Economical Price Point
The mini cylinder is the most cost-effective custom mark we build, designed to deliver essential course functionality on a minimal budget. Perfectly sized for youth triathlons, local charity swims, or low-cost intermediate directional markers, its clean vertical shape still provides ample surface area to cleanly display sponsor or event logos.

Teardrop Racemark Buoys

A Distinct Profile for Marquee Events
When you want your premier event to look entirely unique, the teardrop buoy offers a modern, high-visibility aesthetic that stands out on the water. Its vertical design is tailored specifically for athletes looking up from the water line, giving them an easily identifiable marker while giving your race a distinct, professional edge.

Custom Racemarks

Your Brand on the Water
Custom-fabricated with high-fidelity graphics and tailored dimensions. Turn your swim course into premium real estate for event sponsors and a professional reflection of your production company’s high standards.

Trusted on the Global Stage.

We understand that in your world, “good enough” isn’t an option. Your reputation is built on the details. Rooted in our 150-year heritage of master fabrication, ETP leverages decades of specialized event expertise for the world’s most high-visibility competitions. Trusted by icons like Red Bull, Rolex, and Helly Hansen, we provide the proven reliability required for elite productions in the USA, Japan, UK, and Australia.

1
Tell Us About Your Event
Share your specific location, race scale, and application needs.
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Customize Your Marks
Select sizes and colors, and submit graphics for a professional, branded look.
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Execute a Flawless Event
Deploy a uniform, elite course that looks as professional as the athletes competing on it.
Most event planners struggle to make their race look as professional as their vision. We provide elite, customizable racemarks trusted by Red Bull and Rolex, so you can deliver a high-production event that secures premium sponsors and gets you hired year after year.