Together with the ultra-running pro, Courtney Dauwalter, we introduce a unique design that is inspired by her infectious joy and vibrant personality, and extreme resilience to pain.

VANTAA (19. November 2024).

Courtney Dauwalter, the expert of ultra running, is known for her unmatched mental toughness. She breaks down races into manageable sections, focusing on the next milestone, and uses positive self-talk to stay driven. Phrases like “embrace the pain” and “right foot, left foot” are her go-tos, working like mantras to keep her focused, manage pain, and maintain a steady rhythm. When she enters the “pain cave,” Courtney imagines “grabbing a chisel” and pushing further into that mental space, a place she describes as essential to building resilience.

Now, In collaboration with Courtney, we have co-created a special titanium design for the Race S, made for training and racing. The lightest watch in our portfolio, Race S in titanium, is now out with a fresh, new design. Its strap is vibrant and colorful in daylight, but comes nighttime, the strap comes to life and glows in the dark, revealing Courtney’s mantra – believe, in her handwriting.

“Believe is a mantra that I use pretty often,” says Courtney. “If you just repeat it over and over in your head, there’s no room for anything else but to believe that you can keep on going no matter what it looks like.” Courtney Dauwalter

What really sets Courtney apart is her infectious joy and vibrant personality. She’s often seen smiling, exuding energy, and decked out in colorful gear, reflecting her passion for the sport. This positive outlook not only helps her find joy in the grueling moments but also uplifts those around her. Embracing the pain while staying happy and colorful is Courtney’s signature approach, turning ultra running into a true celebration of endurance and resilience.

“When the sun sets at an ultra, it feels pretty special,” she shares. “It’s like you’re doing something not everyone else is doing. Sitting on your couch would be easier, but here you are, headed into the mountains in the dark to see what you can find.” And when she makes it to dawn? “Sunrise is this huge jolt of energy—like we made it through the night, and now we get to see the terrain again!”.

It’s this positive burst of energy that brought Courtney and Suunto’s design team together to collaborate on a watch that reflects her vibrant style and unique approach to ultra running. Inspired by Courtney’s philosophy of embracing challenges with joy and resilience, the new Suunto Race S Titanium Courtney design is more than just a sports watch; it’s a companion designed together with Courtney to empower athletes to conquer their own “pain caves” and honor their resilience. Courtney made sure the watch’s functionality matched her ultra-running needs: “When I’m running 100 miles, what kind of friend do I want on my wrist? Something lightweight, easy to read, and colorful enough to give off good vibes!”

“The final look of the watch reflects Courtney’s wishes and preferences. The watch has a slim design for added comfort, with bright, energetic colors – just like Courtney herself. Through studying different designs, we found out a way to include her mantra “Believe” as a handwritten text, written by Courtney herself, to appear in the dark with the glow-in-the-dark watch band.” Pinja Rouger, Senior CMF Designer at Suunto

The glow-in-the-dark effect has been extremely interesting and provides a ‘wow effect’ for anyone looking for that extra push when overcoming tough paths.

Suunto Race and Suunto Race S are made for training, racing, and everyday life. Choose to train for your sports from the over 95+ sport modes and follow the impact of your training with the multiple metrics to track your progress and recovery.

We at Suunto are dedicated to continuously bringing new features to support our existing watch users. Stay tuned for our end-of-year 2024 improvements!

Suunto Race S Key features:

  • A compact performance sports watch with a bright 1,32” AMOLED display. The design is familiar from the original Suunto Race with its shape, buttons, and display technology.
  • Easy to use buttons and a digital crown for quick and easy browsing of features and navigating maps.
  • Free of charge outdoor offline maps, built in-watch, with market-leading GNSS accuracy.
  • Featuring advanced training metrics, with personalized feedback on training load, progress and recovery, calculated based on heart rate variability (HRV). Now, one can also see their training data against their menstrual cycle.
  • Daily activity tracking: steps, heart rate, sleep incl sleep stages, calories, stress and more.
  • Premium materials: gorilla glass with either a stainless steel or titanium bezel, design from Finland.
  • 95+ sport modes to choose from and the ability to create custom sport modes.
  • Fully carbon offsetted in a Tree-Nation reforestation project with Verified Carbon Units by planting coastal mangrove forests, which stabilize shorelines, remove pollutants, improve water quality, and provide nursery habitat that maintain fisheries. (validated by an international verification program ensuring the quality of carbon offsetting projects).