At Sunbelt Sports, we've built and paved running tracks across the region. Here's an honest, step-by-step look at how we do it — from the day we first walk the site to the moment your team cuts the ribbon.

A running track can look fine on the surface and still be in serious trouble underneath. The polyurethane or latex surface is only as good as what's beneath it — the asphalt or concrete base, the drainage system, and the compacted subgrade that holds everything together. When that substructure starts to fail, the surface takes the blame, but resurfacing alone won't fix the real problem.

While the track, field, or court may be the most visible element, long-term performance is determined by what lies beneath. Substructure design, drainage integration, and construction quality ultimately dictate whether a facility performs for decades or requires premature repair.

Proactive winter preparation protects your investment, extends surface life, and ensures your facility is ready when spring training begins. See the essential maintenance considerations.

When your school or community running track starts showing signs of wear, whether cracks, faded lanes or puddles after rain, it’s time to take action. But the big question is: Should you resurface, or is it time to rebuild from the base up?

When most people think about sports facilities – whether it’s a high school football field, a university track, or a community soccer complex – they imagine the surface: the brightly colored turf, the crisp lane markings, the feel of rubber underfoot. One of the biggest factors in how long your investment lasts is drainage.