At the 2026 Event
Race Organizer — co-organized the event and kept runners and festival-goers sun-safe on a June waterfront morning.
Race-day by the numbers
GearTOP Design was a co-organizer of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K, and the perfect brand to have on a sunny June morning by the water.
GearTOP supplies premium UV-blocking sun protection gear — UPF 50+ sun hats like the Navigator and Discoverer series, kids’ hats, balaclavas, gloves, and accessories — trusted by hikers, runners, and outdoor families across Canada and the US, all backed by a lifetime product guarantee. Keeping runners and festival-goers protected from the summer sun wasn’t just on-brand; it was second nature.
Why we love having them at the Classic
GearTOP is one of our own organizing brands, and having a sun-protection company co-build a Father's Day race on the open waterfront meant sun safety was baked into the plan from the start — not bolted on. A June morning by the water is exactly what this team prepares people for every day.
— The Bronte Harbour Classic race team
Fun factGearTOP is run by a father-and-daughter duo who love the outdoors — and every product comes with a complimentary lifetime warranty when you register it.
What they bring
Navigator Sun Hats
Wide-brim, UPF 50+ sun hats built for hikers, runners, and anyone who lives outdoors.
Learn more →Kids' Sun Hats
The Discoverer and Navigator kids series — sun-safe headwear sized for the little ones.
Learn more →Balaclavas & cold wear
Racer balaclava masks and cold-weather gear for year-round outdoor protection.
Learn more →“A summer race on the water needs sun smarts. GearTOP brought both the gear and the know-how.”
On race day
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For our runners
Gear up and stay sun-safe
Headed outdoors this summer? GearTOP's UPF 50+ hats and gear come with a lifetime guarantee. Find your fit.