Stay protected.
Stay fierce.
Sunbeast is dedicated to helping athletes stay active for the longrun.
Athletes in outdoor sports spend long hours training under the sun – without protection, that adds up to a higher risk of skin damage and cancer.
SunBeast is an educational toolkit created to support athletes and their loved one in preventing negative complications from sun exposure.
Where to find us:
2026 Huron 100
June 5-7, 2026
Michigan, USA
Where to find us:
2026 Western states
June 27–28, 2026
California, USA
Dr Stéphanie Leclerc-Mercier, dermatologist and outdoor athlete
“As both a dermatologist and an outdoor athlete, I know that protecting your skin is key to staying in the sport for the long run. At UTMB, athletes push their limits—SunBeast education program makes sure their skin doesn’t have to.”
The Sunbeast toolkit — everything you need to raise awareness about sun protection.
Athletes in outdoor sports spend long hours training under the sun – without protection, that adds up to a higher risk of skin damage and cancer.
SunBeast is an educational toolkit created to support athletes and their loved one in preventing negative complications from sun exposure.
To download our materials, click the download button to add materials to the cart. When you are ready, click the cart icon in the upper menu. Enter your information (you will not be charged), and you will receive a link to access the materials on the next screen.
A 1-page handout sharing the reasons why sun protection is important along with tips and a graphic with recommended protection based on the UV index.
Which sun beast are you?
Take the mini quiz, learn your inner sun protection beast, share with your friends.
Meet the sun beasts
The Goat
You are stubborn and adventurous. There are no heights too great to stop you from climbing to the top.
You choose your shades based on their coolness factor and a hat that lets your hair fly free. You layer up that sunscreen so you never feel the burn.
The Sloth
You’re the chillest creature around. Smooth talker, effortless trendsetter, and always calm under pressure.
You set the pace in the mornings and evenings, but when the sun gets hot in the afternoon, you find a cool patch of shade to relax. Why rush when you’ve already won?
The Cheetah
You are bold and lightning-fast. You don’t follow the pack—you set the pace.
You’re focused and on point with your sun protection, with a flare for fashion (they make bathing suit prints in your honor). Sun protection is your superpower, allowing you to sprint with grace and ease in any condition.
The otter
You are confident, curious, playful, and always sun-ready. Helping others remember their hat and sunscreen is just part of your routine.
Your vibe is effortless adventure with rash guard on point, shades that stay put, and water-resistant sunscreen re-applied like a pro. You’ve got a style that’s smart, but never boring.
The Monkey
You’re the life of the party! Social butterfly, sun protection influencer extraordinaire.
Your style is all about freedom—secure shades, a sun-smart hat, and sunscreen that sticks through the chaos. You’ve got a style that’s as fun as you are.
The owl
Although you can be spotted during the day sporting a big hat and big shades, you prefer to come alive after the sun goes down.
Thoughtful and observant, your strategy is simple: stay shaded and safe from the rays. You prove that sometimes the best protection is knowing when not to be out at all.
The Crane
In honor of our 2026 partnership with the Huron 100, a new Sunbeast has joined the crew!
You find peace in quiet forests and still lakes at sunrise. Calm, confident, and always in motion, you move with purpose and preparation.
By the time the sun crests the treetops, you’re already in your hat and sunglasses, because you know there are many hours left outside and you intend to enjoy every one of them.
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