SIS Track

SIS Pitches, constructs, installs, and maintains exceptional running track surfaces for clubs, schools, universities, and high-performance centres worldwide.

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Athletics Track Construction

During our initial consultation, we’ll help you design a system that meets your requirements based on the various track options we offer. We will then arrange a timetable for the installation, fitting all of our activity around your organisation’s schedule to minimise the potential for disruption.

Throughout the project, we have a dedicated site supervisor who is your single point of contact, eliminating the stress of dealing with multiple contractors.

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High-quality running tracks installed by experts.

We are pleased to offer our clients a variety of running tracks. The type of track you choose may depend on your facility, budget and usage levels.

If you are unsure, our team can help you decide whether a porous, sandwich, or solid system would be most appropriate. The sections below outline the differences between these types of running track surfaces.

Surface Types

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POROUS TRACKS

POROUS TRACKS

The most common synthetic running track surface in the UK is a porous system. Porous tracks offer a cost-effective solution for facility providers who want to install a track facility for training and low-level local competitions – the softer surface of a porous surface makes it an ideal solution for schools and community athletics clubs. The system consists of two layers: a base made up of black rubber granules bound in polyurethane resin, and a spray finish of coloured granules and pigmented polyurethane.

NON-POROUS SOLID SYSTEMS

NON-POROUS SOLID SYSTEMS

Non-porous “solid” systems are designed for high-level competition and continuous use, offering a harder surface than other types of athletics tracks (as a result, this type of track is typically preferred by elite-level athletes). Solid systems have a non-porous full-depth construction comprising two layers: a base polyurethane flood coat layer with rubber granules, and a final flood layer of polyurethane topped with a rubber running track surface dressing.

NON-POROUS “HYBRID” OR “SANDWICH” SYSTEMS

NON-POROUS “HYBRID” OR “SANDWICH” SYSTEMS

Often referred to as “hybrid” or “sandwich” systems, this type of track provides a non-porous elite-level surface at a competitive price. This surface is constructed in two layers: a base layer of black rubber granules with a polyurethane resin and flood coat, combined with a rubber surface dressing. These tracks require a fall in the track to a perimeter drain, which keeps the running surface free of surface water and improves performance. Hybrid systems are also much more durable than porous tracks, requiring less maintenance and reducing the need for repair work.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS, EVERY TIME

Our athletics construction and installation services have helped many organisations, from grassroots running clubs in the UK to class-one national facilities in Uganda.

  • Loughborough University

  • Mandela National Stadium

  • Wakefield Council

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Athletics Track Maintenance

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Maintenance

We’re not just specialists when it comes to designing and installing new running track surfaces – we’ll also make sure your surface stands the test of time thanks to our running track maintenance service.

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Repairs

As well as routine maintenance, our in-house team SIS Plus can assist with running track repairs and upgrades.

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With you every step of the way

Design

Construct

Surfacing

Maintenance

Athletics Track Cost

Each athletics project will be bespoke and priced to your requirements. Contact our team for more information.

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CASE STUDIES

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SIS Plus complete transformational maintenance at Durham University

SIS Plus helps breathe new life into Durham Universities athletics track.

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Ambitious development at St Mary’s School and Homerton College completed

St Mary’s School, an independent girls’ school, and Homerton College partnered to deliver a shared sports facility, featuring athletics, netball and a 3G.

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Loughborough University showcases impressive facilities from SIS Pitches

Loughborough University, recognised as a global leader in sports, continues to invest in SIS Pitches surfaces, setting the standard for university-level sports infrastructure.

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SIS Pitches upgrade more 3G pitches for the community

The 3g pitch project was carried out for a school under a framework agreement that supports the capital investment programmes of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Football Association (FA), Sport England, England Hockey, and Football Foundation (FF).

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University of Nottingham undertakes pitch upgrade with SIS Pitches

Thousands of students will benefit from the world-class surface, tested to FIFA Quality and World Rugby standards

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