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An all-weather running track is a rubberized, artificial running surface for track and field athletics. It provides a consistent surface for competitors to test their athletic ability unencumbered by adverse weather conditions.
The surface is a seamless structure that is created through a vulcanized process. Two distinct layers make up the track: The top layer being a rubber-based soft surface and the bottom layer being a hard elongated hexagonal surface. The thickness is 13.5 mm and is available in eight different colors.
The track surface of a horse racing track refers to the material of which the track is made. There are three types of track surfaces used in modern horse racing. [1]
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A cinder track is a type of race track, generally purposed for track and field or horse racing, whose surface is composed of cinders. For running tracks, many cinder surfaces have been replaced by all-weather synthetic surfaces, which provide greater durability and more consistent results, and are less stressful on runners.
Tartan track was tested for use at a track and field competition in the Los Angeles Coliseum as early as 1959. [3] The first recorded use of a Tartan Track surface in competition in England was a long jump at the Norman Green Sports Centre in Solihull, September 16, 1967, [4] though there were earlier uses in the United States.
Beynon Sports Surfaces is a manufacturer and installer of synthetic all-weather running tracks. They are part of Tarkett Sports and are based in Hunt Valley, Maryland . Beynon Sports Surfaces manufactures three types of outdoor synthetic athletic tracks ; spray coat, sandwich (multi layer) and full pour polyurethane .