SIS Track

One of the most common synthetic running track surfaces 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 track 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 colored granules and pigmented polyurethane.

Non-porous “solid” systems are designed for high-level competition and continuous use, offering a harder surface than other types of running 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.

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 slope in the track toward 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.