CP-Series
The CP Series is Fractel's fitted race day cap, cut to a smaller 56cm circumference for a structured, low-profile fit.
Structure up front, airflow at the back
New panel construction adds structure through the crown. A pre-curved, firm peak gives clean sun coverage without adding bulk. At the back, SOLARA mesh uses an open honeycomb weave with four-way stretch, so heat and sweat escape fast when the pace picks up.
Locked in from the start line
A race morning has enough to think about without a cap sliding around at kilometre 30. The 56cm fit locks in from the first step, so there's nothing to adjust once the gun goes. Reach for the M-Series on an easy training run, and switch to the fitted race day cap when it counts.
Sun coverage where it actually hits
UPF protection sits across the crown panels, covering the part of your head that takes the direct hit through the middle of the day. The brim does the rest of the work. It throws shade over your eyes so you're not squinting through the second half of the race.
Part of our wider running caps range, alongside the C-Series for an everyday ponytail fit and the T-Series for off-duty trucker styles.
FAQs
What actually makes a cap a fitted race day cap rather than a training cap?
Race-day caps like the CP-Series trade some of the coverage and structure of an everyday cap for a lower profile, lighter build and a more locked-in fit, so nothing shifts or catches wind when you're moving fast.
Should I train in my race-day cap before race day?
It's worth doing at least one hard session in it beforehand. A fitted cap feels different to a relaxed everyday cap, and race day isn't the time to discover the fit isn't right for you.
Will a fitted race day cap feel too tight over a full marathon?
The CP-Series runs a smaller 56cm circumference and a lower-profile shape by design, but it's still adjustable. Dialled in correctly, it should feel secure rather than tight, even hours into a race.
Do race caps give up sun protection for that lighter fit?
There's a small trade-off. Race caps use thinner, more ventilated fabric than an everyday cap, and UPF coverage sits on the crown rather than the brim on any Fractel cap. For a one-off race effort that's a fair swap for the weight and airflow you get back.
Does the weight of a fitted race day cap actually matter over a full marathon?
It adds up more than you'd think. A heavier cap that felt fine at the start can feel noticeably heavier by the final few kilometres, especially once sweat soaks in. That's exactly why race caps trim weight and bulk compared with an everyday cap.
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