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Ben Parkes Elite Running Cap

Regular price £2900 GBP
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Description

A fan favourite for a reason! The Elite Cap features an all-white mesh design for maximum breathability on hot days, with a close-fitting five-panel construction that stays comfortable, mile after mile! 

About this item

Fit and Care

This hat is suitable for runners with smaller and regular sized heads.

We recommend hand washing this hat in cold water with a small amount of liquid detergent and letting it dry naturally.

Delivery and Shipping

We ship all orders via Royal Mail, Fedex or UPS. 

UK SHIPPING
Orders over £25 - Free second-class postage.  £3 first-class postage.
Orders under £25 - £3 second-class postage.  £5 first-class postage. 

NEW - Click and Collect now available to 10,000 pick up points in the UK.  Free on orders over £25 (2-3 days)

EUROPE SHIPPING
Free shipping on orders over €100 (3-5 days)
Orders under €100 - €12.95 with tracking (3-5 days)
Rapid shipping with FedEx/UPS - price varies by country, see checkout

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING (inc USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand)
Free shipping on orders over $150 USD / $220 AUD / $200 CAD / $225 NZD (7-10 days)
Orders under above values - price varies by country, see checkout
Rapid shipping with FedEx/UPS - price varies by country, see checkout

Payment & Security

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Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your 2026 Christmas last posting dates? 🎄

We always encourage everyone to order early, but for those last minute shoppers the final dates for guaranteed pre-Christmas 2026 delivery are:

UK - 22nd December
Europe - 14th December
USA - 11th December
Worldwide - 10th December

We will be dispatching orders everyday until 3PM on the 23rd December, when we will close for Christmas.

Do you offer extended returns dates for Christmas?

As standard we offer a 30 day return policy for all physical items.

Any items purchased between 14th November 2026 and 31st December 2026 will have an extended returns period until 31st January 2027.

Will I have to pay any tariffs, import duty or extra tax?

All orders in the UK, USA, Canada, Norway, Switzerland and the European Union will not be subject to any further taxes, duties or tariffs before delivery.

For USA orders, our prices include tariffs and duties.  These will be paid by us prior to shipment.  So there is nothing extra for USA customers to pay and your parcel will be delivered quickly and stress free.

For UK, USA, Canada, Norway, Switzerland and the European Union the price you see on the screen at checkout will be the final price you will pay. In the unlikely event of you being charged, please get in touch and we will resolve the issue with the carrier. 

Currently orders are tax free to Australia up to £585 and New Zealand up to £505. So any orders under these amounts will not attract any further charges.

For the rest of the world, any customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches the destination country. You may be charged for handling fees and taxes as your order passes through customs. Any charges on a parcel must be paid by the customer. We have no control over these charges and we can't tell you what the cost would be, as customs policies and import duties vary widely from country to country. We recommend contacting your local customs office before placing an order so you are not surprised by any charges you were not expecting.

Do you part ship orders that contain pre-order items?

For UK orders we'll part ship your order, as items arrive in stock. So if you pre-order an item with an in-stock item then they will ship separately.

For international orders, we'll ship your complete order when everything is in stock.

When will my order be dispatched?

We aim to dispatch all orders within 24 hours Monday to Friday. If an order is placed on Saturday or Sunday, it will be dispatched the following Monday.

Do you ship to my country?

We ship to most countries in the world. If you have any issues at the checkout page where it says we do not ship to you then please get in touch via the chat feature.

We ship to these countries almost everyday
USA - Australia - New Zealand - Germany - Netherlands - Norway - Sweden - France - Spain - Italy - Ireland - Canada and many more!

I have a big head. Will your hats fit me?

All caps have the same circumference (58cm) and are all adjustable to fit most head sizes.

The depth of the hat varies for each different style so if you feel you have a particularly large head then stick with the Getting It Done, OG, PB or Bucket Hats. 

We have a section with hats for people with larger heads here.

I have a small head. Will your hats fit me?

All caps have the same circumference (58cm) and are all adjustable to fit most head sizes.

The depth of the hat varies for each different style so if you feel you have a small head, then we'd recommend the Ben Parkes, or legend hat!

We have a section with hats for people with smaller heads here.

What is your return policy?

You are welcome to send back any item unworn, within 30 days of receiving it for a full refund or exchange. 

For any returns or exchanges please visit the returns portal here.

What delivery services are offered internationally?

All international orders are shipped via Royal Mail to the destination country and then passed onto the national carrier of that country. For example in the USA it will be passed on to USPS, La Poste in France, Deutsche Post in Germany and Australia Post in Australia. 

All international orders are shipped with tracking, so you can always see where your package is.

We also offer Fedex and UPS in some countries for express shipping.

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Clare (GB)
Lucky charm!

I purchased this hat at the London Marathon Expo and put it in my Kit bag to wear at the end of the marathon. It’s my 8th BP hat and will definitely get some good use over the summer months. Same great fit and quality as my others. It also now holds great memories of a great weekend!
It was good chatting to you Sarah, thank you.

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7oaksrunner (GB)
Half Marathon Test

Prompt delivery after placing the order, so was able to use it for my half marathon long run.
The mesh design kept my head cool throughout the run, even when the pace picked up and the sun came out.
A good secure fit which was comfortable, lightweight and didn’t shift or bounce when moving.
Dried quickly, even after sweating, it never felt soggy or heavy.
Would buy more now that I have tried it out.

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Alex C. (GB)
5th BP cap added to my collection

YES!! I now have a spotty cap to add to my others. The Ben Parkes cap is excellent for both long runs and on race day. I find that it really helps with sweat management and fending off the elements when the rain sets in.

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Roman Celombijev (GB)
Very nice as always

Exactly what I wanted

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Richard Crawford (US)
Perfect cap! Now I need more 😊

After receiving this cap sooner than expected. I was pleasantly surprised with how perfectly it fits. Super light and breathes wonderfully. I love the two tone on the bill of the cap as well. Can’t wait to place another order for some more colors. Thanks for everything Ben. You’re such an inspiration to me!

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Adam Joyce (GB)
Superb Running Hat

Does exactly what I want. The hat is really light and you hardly know you're wearing it, all the while keeping the sun off my head and stopping the sweat from running into my eyes

Hi Adam, we're thrilled to hear you love the Ben Parkes Elite Running Cap! Thanks for sharing your experience and we all wish you many happy runs in it! Keep on getting it done 👍

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Shari B (GB)
Great for keeping the sun or hail out of your eyes!

A perfect lightweight and comfy hat for keeping the British weather at bay!

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Frederick

Nice hat, comfortable and didnt make my head itch as much as other hats! Manage to absorb a good amount of sweat and kept my head cool, whilst doing a 10K running effort.

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Sarah H (GB)
Great cap

Very breathable, easy to adjust the tightness of the cap. Feels like it will last for a long time, not flimsy like other caps I have had in the past

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Lewis (GB)
Comfy breathable nice

Tight fit without hurting the head, stays on with no issue, live at the sea and the wind has been brutal and no worry,
Very breathable can feel the air getting through and keeping the head cool and it survived the washing machine with no issue

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John Dunnett (GB)
Awesome running cap

I bought this for my wife who wanted a running cap that she didn’t overheat in. This is perfect. She also wanted a peak that wasn’t white underneath so the blue print was again perfect and helped reduce light reflection. In conclusion this is a brilliant bit of kit and appears to be made to a very high standard with nice attention to detail.

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Simon (AU)

Great hat - medium size - perfect

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Shiela

Its a lovely hat, light weight and comfortable however, few sticking has come off after few wears and handwash.

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Eulalie (GB)
Perfect!

Very light and breathable. Also customer service is great! Received my order really quickly!

Thank you very much for your review and it's great to hear you're enjoying your new hat! Wishing you all the best with your running!

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Caroline Ley
Lightweight and very comfy!

Great service with quick delivery and a lovely personalised note within the parcel. I wore my new cap on a run and it really helped to keep me cool and block out the sun. The material is lightweight and sweat wicking and dried really quickly after a wash.
Really pleased with the hat. Thank you Sarah and Ben! ☺️

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Richard Davies (GB)
Superb

Never been a running cap person, my kids got me one for my birthday and I’m a convert, great fit, comfortable feel and all round great addition to my running attire.

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Julie M (GB)
Great little cap

I often finds caps too big and/or too thick. This one fits perfectly, is light and breathable otherwise a decent peak. I love it, thank you

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David Craddock (GB)
Perfect

Great purchase, just used it for the Edinburgh Marathon where we had all 4 seasons in one day.

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Anonymous (JE)
Great lightweight cap

Keeps the sun out of your eyes whilst keeping your head cool. Also when tipping water on your head doesn’t become soggy.

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C. Ott (DE)
Nice running cap

This cap is awesome for running and very functional in design.
The only drawback is the white color which makes it hard to keep the cap clean.

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Daniel Graham (GB)
Brilliant hat

Wore this over the weekend and love it already so lightweight and breathable especially with the hotter months now here will getting another one in a different colour to mix and match.

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MaryAnne (GB)
Marathon winner! The hat not me!

Great hat. Bought one when I saw the forecast for the London Marathon and so glad I did. Perfect and fitted. (I have a small head😂)

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ellen goldring (GB)
Brilliant hat

This hat really is lightweight. I hardly notice I’m wearing it. It’s my first Ben Parkes hat but definitely won’t be last. Thanks ☺️