8 reasons why re-surfacing your track can be a great idea.
If your city, school or stadium track needs work, but replacing it is not an option right now, running track resurfacing could be a great alternative giving you another 7-10 years of use with significant cost, environmental and time benefits.
1. COST
Resurfacing your existing track before a full-depth replacement is necessary could cost up to 50% less – saving you money without compromising performance.
2. LONGEVITY
Resurfacing your track can keep it running for an additional 7-10 years. Coupled with the correct maintenance, the Rekortan Re-surface Series can give your track a lifespan of over 30 years.
3. ENVIRONMENT
Our Rekortan Gel tracks are made from 88% renewable materials. These eco track credentials become even more sustainable when the product lifetime is extended. Re-surfacing the existing track materials has a much lower environmental cost.
4. ATHLETE SAFETY
Re-surfacing an old track immediately improves the athlete experience. It restores cushioning, provides optimal force reduction on athletes’ joints and removes any cracks and loose crumb which could lead to falls and injury.
5. TIME
As well as giving you back years in lifespan, re-surfacing takes your track out of commission for less than a week. If new asphalt is required, completely replacing your track takes at least 30 days. So, on average, re-surfacing ensures that your venue is up and running again 5 times sooner.
6. DIAMOND LEAGUE QUALITY
Tracks can be re-surfaced to World Athletics elite standards. Venues in the UK including the Manchester Arena and Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have both been resurfaced to Diamond League and Olympic standards.
7. A SMART DECISION
Rekortan tracks can be re-surfaced with our unique SMART technology. The magnetic gates embedded in the track connect to a sensor worn by the athlete, providing them with advanced diagnostic performance information on force, agility, speed and endurance.
8. EVERYONE IS DOING IT
From Diamond League and elite World Athletics venues to top U.S. Colleges, Rekortan re-surfaces hundreds of venues each year. Don’t get left behind.
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