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When and How to Resurface Your Running Track
Infinity Industry··5 min read
Most polyurethane running tracks are designed for 8–12 years of service, but performance degrades long before the surface looks tired. Hardness creeps up, force return drops, and athletes start complaining of shin splints.
Annual hardness and thickness testing is the only reliable way to know when to act. We offer this as part of our maintenance contracts and provide written reports with actionable recommendations.
Resurfacing typically involves a thorough clean, a primer coat, and a fresh structural spray (3–4mm) topped by a sealed pigmented finish and IAAF-compliant lane lines.
Done at the right time, resurfacing extends the life of the original sub-base by another full lifecycle — saving roughly 60% versus a full reconstruction.
