Custom Running Shorts — Your Logo on Athletic Running Shorts

Decorated running shorts for running clubs, marathon and race programs, track and field team kits, and athletic lifestyle capsules.

  • Cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle, taffeta, mesh, and more
  • Embroidery, DTG, screen print, custom patches, transfers, and more
  • Free creative proof before production
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Free shipping on orders over $250
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Low minimums on every project
One Tree Planted for every order
Free shipping on orders over $250
Free full creative proof for approval
Low minimums on every project
One Tree Planted for every order

Running Shorts

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    Los Angeles Apparel - Interlock Running Shorts Los Angeles Apparel - Interlock Running ShortsDesign
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    Los Angeles Apparel – Interlock Running Shorts

    $8.33 - $19.06 $8.72 - $19.45
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    Los Angeles Apparel - 18/1 Jersey Pe Short 6.5oz Los Angeles Apparel - 18/1 Jersey Pe Short 6.5ozDesign
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    Los Angeles Apparel – 18/1 Jersey Pe Short 6.5oz

    $12.35 - $29.90 $13.07 - $30.62
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    AS Colour - Mens Track Shorts AS Colour - Mens Track ShortsDesign
    SKU: 5905

    AS Colour – Mens Track Shorts

    $20.37 - $49.06 $22.03 - $50.72
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    AS Colour - Mens Court Shorts AS Colour - Mens Court ShortsDesign
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    AS Colour – Mens Court Shorts

    $14.94 - $35.21 $15.56 - $35.83
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    AS Colour - Mens Stadium Shorts AS Colour - Mens Stadium ShortsDesign
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    SKU: 5916

    AS Colour – Mens Stadium Shorts

    $16.46 - $39.13 $17.42 - $40.09
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    Los Angeles Apparel - Heavy Dazzle Athletic Shorts Custom Los Angeles Apparel - Heavy Dazzle Athletic Shorts - Running Shorts available for printing and embroidery at DTLA Print Design
    SKU: HD442

    Los Angeles Apparel – Heavy Dazzle Athletic Shorts

    $13.24 - $32.90 $14.63 - $34.29
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    Los Angeles Apparel - Nylon Taffeta Track Shorts Custom Los Angeles Apparel - Nylon Taffeta Track Shorts - Running Shorts available for printing and embroidery at DTLA Print Design
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    SKU: RNF314

    Los Angeles Apparel – Nylon Taffeta Track Shorts

    $12.80 - $31.49 $13.92 - $32.61
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    Los Angeles Apparel - Nylon Taffeta Running Short Custom Los Angeles Apparel - Nylon Taffeta Running Short - Running Shorts available for printing and embroidery at DTLA Print Design
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    SKU: RNF304

    Los Angeles Apparel – Nylon Taffeta Running Short

    $15.53 - $36.02 $15.74 - $36.23
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    Los Angeles Apparel - WOMENS PRO MESH SHORT SHORTS Custom Los Angeles Apparel - WOMENS PRO MESH SHORT SHORTS - Running Shorts available for printing and embroidery at DTLA Print Design
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    Los Angeles Apparel – WOMENS PRO MESH SHORT SHORTS

    $11.31 - $27.51 $12.06 - $28.26

Material Lab

Choosing the right running-short fabric guides decoration outcomes, athletic feel, and program durability. We decorate across heritage cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle / taffeta, and athletic mesh running shorts.

Heritage Cotton-Interlock & Jersey

Heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey performance running short construction across Los Angeles Apparel — soft athletic hand-feel for running clubs and athletic lifestyle capsules.

Running Clubs & Athletic Lifestyle Capsules

Best decoration:

DTG / Embroidery / Heat Transfer

Polyester Performance

Polyester performance running short construction across AS Colour — moisture-wicking athletic face for marathon and race programs.

Marathon & Race Programs

Best decoration:

Heat-Pressed Transfers / DTG / Foil

Nylon Dazzle / Taffeta

Nylon dazzle and nylon taffeta running short construction across Los Angeles Apparel — vintage athletic face for track and field team kits.

Track & Field Team Kits

Best decoration:

Heat-Pressed Transfers / Patches / Embroidery

Athletic Mesh

Athletic mesh running short construction across Los Angeles Apparel — lightweight breathable face for athletic lifestyle capsule drops.

Athletic Lifestyle Capsules

Best decoration:

Heat-Pressed Transfers / DTG

Decoration Zones

Most visible decoration zones

Choosing the right placement determines your design's impact. These zones show where decoration typically performs best. We don't restrict placement—we guide you to the most impactful options and send a proof before production.

Side Seam

High Visibility

Small flat-embroidered emblems, illustrated icon emblems, and small heat-pressed transfers running vertically down the side seam.

Front Thigh

Highest Visibility

Full-color DTG, plastisol screen print, heat-pressed transfers, and metallic foil across the front thigh panel.

Waistband

Accent Visibility

Small flat-embroidered emblems, small tonal heat-pressed transfers, and woven patches running across the back of the elasticated waistband.

Custom Running Short decoration zones

Expert Guidance

We guide placement and send a proof before production.

Brands

Running-short brands we decorate

Decoration Library

Running Short Decoration Methods

The full DTLA Print decoration library — built for running club, marathon, race, track and field, and athletic lifestyle capsule running-short outcomes.

Premium Embroidery

Flat embroidery, chain-stitch embroidery, and tonal embroidery on heritage cotton-interlock, cotton-jersey, and polyester performance running shorts.

Eco-Friendly DTG

Full-color DTG compositions on heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey running shorts.

Technical Screen Print

Plastisol screen print compositions across the front and back thigh panels of heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey running shorts.

Heat-Pressed Transfers

Heat-pressed transfer compositions on polyester performance, nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, and athletic mesh running shorts.

Custom Patches

Woven patches, embroidered emblem patches with merrow-border finishing, and chenille patches on heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey running shorts.

Foil Printing

Metallic foil applications and tonal metallic-foil compositions on polyester performance, nylon dazzle, and nylon taffeta running shorts.

How our running-short decoration works

From silhouette selection to final delivery, our streamlined process ensures every running-short order is decorated with exceptional quality and on schedule.

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Choose styles & upload design

Browse the curated running-short archive across leading brands. Pick fabric (heritage cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle / taffeta, or athletic mesh), colorway, and quantity, then upload your design.

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Proof & approve

Our design team builds a digital mockup with decoration placement, thread and ink colors, and method. Approve your free creative proof before production.

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Production & delivery

We embroider, DTG, screen print, heat-press, patch, or foil your running shorts with precision in our Vernon, CA studio. Quality-checked, packaged, and shipped with tracking. Individual dropshipping available. One tree planted per order.

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Anatomy of a Custom Running Short

Running shorts are built for athletic-quality silhouettes with the defining elasticated drawcord waistband, looser fit through the thigh, side-seam vents, and 3-7 inch inseam — decoration-ready across the side seam, front thigh, and waistband.

Custom running-short anatomy — elasticated drawcord waistband, looser athletic fit, side-seam vent, front thigh panel, and banded or hemmed leg opening
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Elasticated Drawcord Waistband

Elasticated drawcord waistband — adjustable athletic fit and clean retail-quality finish.

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Looser Athletic Fit

Looser athletic fit through the thigh — the defining running-short silhouette, room for stride and breathability.

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Side-Seam Vent

Side-seam vent panel — primary side decoration canvas for small illustrated emblems and heat-pressed transfers.

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Front Thigh Panel (3-7 inseam)

Front thigh panel with 3-7 inch inseam — athletic short canvas for front-thigh DTG and screen print compositions.

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Banded or Hemmed Leg Opening

Banded or hemmed leg opening at the mid-thigh — clean retail finish across every running-short fabric.

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Elasticated Drawcord Waistband

Elasticated drawcord waistband — adjustable athletic fit and clean retail-quality finish.

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Looser Athletic Fit

Looser athletic fit through the thigh — the defining running-short silhouette, room for stride and breathability.

03

Side-Seam Vent

Side-seam vent panel — primary side decoration canvas for small illustrated emblems and heat-pressed transfers.

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Front Thigh Panel (3-7 inseam)

Front thigh panel with 3-7 inch inseam — athletic short canvas for front-thigh DTG and screen print compositions.

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Banded or Hemmed Leg Opening

Banded or hemmed leg opening at the mid-thigh — clean retail finish across every running-short fabric.

Built for running clubs, marathon and race programs, track and field team kits, and athletic lifestyle capsules

The athletic running-short choice — running club, marathon, race, track and field, and athletic lifestyle silhouettes for every brand program.

Running Club Kits

Running Club Kits

Heritage embroidery, full-color DTG, and heat-pressed transfers on heritage cotton-interlock and polyester performance running shorts — for running clubs and team kits.

Marathon & Race Programs

Heat-pressed transfers, full-color DTG, and metallic foil on polyester performance and nylon taffeta running shorts — for marathon and race programs.

Track & Field Team Kits

Heat-pressed transfers, custom patches, and flat embroidery on nylon dazzle and nylon taffeta running shorts — for track and field team kits.

Athletic Lifestyle Capsules

Heritage embroidery, full-color DTG, and custom patches on heritage cotton-interlock and athletic mesh running shorts — for athletic lifestyle capsule drops.

Custom Running Shorts for Running Clubs, Marathon & Race Programs, Track & Field Team Kits, Athletic Lifestyle Capsules, and Every Running-Short Decoration Project

Custom running shorts are the running club, marathon, race, track and field, and athletic lifestyle capsule decoration canvas — heritage cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, and athletic mesh running-short construction, built for running club kit programs, marathon and race program rollouts, track and field team kit rollouts, athletic lifestyle capsule drops, and lifestyle retail capsules.

At DTLA Print we specialize in flat embroidery, chain-stitch embroidery, 3D puff embroidery, chenille patches, woven crest patches, embroidered emblem patches with merrow-border finishing, plastisol screen print, heat-pressed transfer, metallic foil, and full-color DTG across leading brands. We handle every order in-house in Vernon, CA. Every order includes a free design proof before production begins.

Small illustrated side-seam emblems on running shorts

Small flat-embroidered emblems, illustrated icon emblems, and small heat-pressed transfers are the headline small-canvas running-short decoration. Flat embroidery works on heritage cotton-interlock and polyester performance; small heat-pressed transfers work on nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, and athletic mesh — built for running clubs, marathon, track, and athletic lifestyle programs.

  • · Flat embroidery on heritage cotton-interlock running shorts
  • · Small heat-pressed transfers on nylon taffeta running shorts
  • · Illustrated icon emblems on every running-short fabric

Full-color DTG and heat-pressed transfers on running shorts

Full-color DTG and tonal heat-pressed transfers are the front-thigh running-short decoration. Full-color DTG works on heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey; tonal heat-pressed transfers work on polyester performance, nylon dazzle, and athletic mesh — built for marathon, race, track, and athletic lifestyle programs.

  • · Full-color DTG on heritage cotton-interlock running shorts
  • · Tonal heat-pressed transfers on polyester performance running shorts
  • · Full-color DTG on cotton-jersey running shorts

Every running-short fabric and decoration style in one curated archive

The full DTLA Print decoration library — embroidery, chain-stitch, full-color DTG, plastisol screen print, heat-pressed transfers, metallic foil, and custom patches — across heritage cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, athletic mesh, and more. Pick the fabric and method that matches the brand story.

  • · A curated archive across heritage cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, athletic mesh, and more
  • · Embroidery, DTG, screen print, transfers, foil, custom patches, and more
  • · Full DTLA Print decoration library across every running-short fabric

Running-short quantities, programs, and fast turnaround

Running-short orders are welcome at any volume — low minimums on every project, bulk discounts on heritage embroidery, full-color DTG, plastisol screen print, heat-pressed transfer, custom patch, and foil runs at volume. Standard production is 10-14 business days after proof approval, with rush production available for running club deadlines, marathon programs, track team rollouts, and athletic lifestyle drops. Individual dropshipping available on every order.

Any qty no minimum
10-14 day turnaround
Free digital mockups
Get a free quote

Questions about Custom Running Shorts?

FAQ

Everything you need to know about running-short fabrics, decoration methods, athletic and lifestyle treatments, bulk pricing, and delivery.

What's the best fabric for custom running shorts?

Depends on the program. Heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey (Los Angeles Apparel) is the running-club and athletic lifestyle pick — soft athletic hand-feel built for flat embroidery, full-color DTG, and heat-pressed transfers. Polyester performance (AS Colour Mens Track / Court / Stadium) is the marathon and race program pick — moisture-wicking athletic face built for heat-pressed transfers, full-color DTG, and metallic foil. Nylon dazzle and nylon taffeta (Los Angeles Apparel) are the track and field team kit pick — vintage athletic face built for heat-pressed transfers, custom patches, and flat embroidery. Athletic mesh (Los Angeles Apparel Pro Mesh) is the athletic lifestyle capsule choice.

Can you decorate cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle / taffeta, and athletic mesh running shorts?

Yes. Flat embroidery and full-color DTG are the headline decoration on heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey running shorts. Plastisol screen print works on heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey. Heat-pressed transfers work across polyester performance, nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, and athletic mesh. Custom patches, woven crest patches, embroidered emblem patches, and metallic foil round out the library.

What's the difference between full-color DTG and heat-pressed transfers on running shorts?

Full-color DTG is full-color print applied directly into the panel — best on heritage cotton-interlock and cotton-jersey running shorts for running clubs and athletic lifestyle capsules. Heat-pressed transfers are heat-pressed appliqué applied directly into the panel — best on polyester performance, nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, and athletic mesh running shorts for marathon, race, track, and athletic mesh programs. Both deliver a retail-quality finish with different textures.

Are custom running shorts machine-washable?

Yes. Follow the garment label — most heritage cotton-interlock, polyester performance, nylon dazzle, nylon taffeta, and athletic mesh running shorts are machine-washable cold and tumble-dried low or hung to dry. Turn inside-out before washing for longest decoration life on full-color DTG, plastisol screen-printed, and heat-pressed transfer decoration. Flat-embroidered emblems, woven patches, and embroidered emblem patches are sewn-on and machine-wash safe.

Do you offer bulk pricing on running-short orders?

Yes. Bulk discounts apply at volume across embroidery, full-color DTG, plastisol screen print, heat-pressed transfer, custom patch, and foil runs on the full running-short archive. Reach out for a custom quote tailored to your running club, marathon program, track and field team kit, athletic lifestyle capsule, or bulk corporate order.

How quickly can I get custom running shorts for a running club or race program?

Standard production is 10-14 business days after proof approval. Rush production is available for running club deadlines, marathon and race program rollouts, track and field team kit rollouts, athletic lifestyle capsule drops, and corporate-team kit rollouts. Every order ships with tracking and we plant one tree per order placed.