Suunto Race Straps (incl. Race S & Race 2)

Suunto Race Straps — What Fits

The Suunto Race (49mm), Race S (45mm) and Race 2 all use a 22mm quick-release strap, so the case size difference between Race and Race S doesn't change which straps fit — the lug width is identical across the range.

These straps use the same spring-bar quick-release system as the rest of Suunto's watches: a small lever on the back of the pin lets you pop the old strap free and click a new one in without tools.

See the full Suunto Watch Straps collection for straps that fit the Vertical, 9 Peak, 5 Peak, Ocean and Run as well.

A stock strap eventually wears at the spring-bar holes from race-day use, and third-party straps give Race owners more style choice than the handful of options that ship with the watch.

Style Guide for the Race

Suunto built the Race as a multisport and racing watch, so a lot of owners want a strap ready for race day as well as one for everyday wear.

Racers who train most days typically keep at least one moisture-resistant strap on hand and a dressier second option for non-training days, so they're not stuck wearing race gear to the office.

• Vornis silicone sport strap — light and sweat-resistant, the default for training and racing, holding up well through repeated race efforts.
• Rovan magnetic silicone sport strap — a fast, one-hand adjustment before or after a race, handy on race morning when every second counts.
• Mavric braided loop — an easy stretch-fit strap for wearing off the course, easy to pull on for a warm-down walk.
• Solin magnetic milanese — a smarter mesh finish for non-race days, giving the watch a different look for podium photos and beyond.
• Véllo nylon loop — light enough for long ultra-distance efforts, light enough to forget you're wearing it during an ultra.
• Voren nylon loop — a woven alternative with a slightly different casual look, offering another everyday texture to choose from.

Fitting Your Race Strap

Turn the watch over and locate the spring bar behind the current strap. Push its small lever inward to release one side, then slide the strap free. Press the new strap's spring bar into the lugs until it clicks on both sides.

The whole change takes under a minute, which makes it easy to switch to a fresh strap right before a race and back again afterward.

First-time swaps are easiest with the watch resting face-down on a soft surface. If you're ever unsure which width to order, measure the gap between the lugs on the back of the case rather than guessing.

Caring for Your Strap

Rinse silicone and nylon straps in fresh water after a race or training session, and let them dry fully before reattaching. Magnetic milanese straps should be wiped dry instead of rinsed, since water can sit inside the mesh.

Store any strap you're not wearing flat and out of direct sunlight, since prolonged heat can dry out silicone and dull a milanese finish over time.

Which Watches Don't Fit These Straps

These 22mm straps are sized for the Race family specifically, so double-check your model before ordering if you also own a Suunto 9 or 9 Baro. A few other Suunto watches need a different fit:

• The plain Suunto 9 and 9 Baro use a wider 24mm strap, not the 22mm width these straps are built for — don't confuse them with the 9 Peak, which does share the Race's 22mm width. The Suunto 7 is also 24mm.
• The original Suunto 5 uses screw-attached, model-specific straps rather than quick-release straps, so it doesn't fit these either — only the 5 Peak takes a standard 22mm strap.
• Older Suunto lines — Spartan, Ambit, Core and Traverse — use 24mm or proprietary attachments and are not compatible with these straps.