Austin is one of the most running-obsessed cities in the country, and while its famous trails get the attention, the track scene is deep — university, high-school, and park ovals across the metro. The summer heat is the constant to plan around: dawn and after-dark running is the norm, so early access and lit tracks are worth seeking out.
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20,000-seat stadium, full soccer field & 9-lane track, home of Texas Longhorn track & soccer teams.
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This university sports venue hosts lacrosse games & has basketball, exercise & jogging facilities.
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Outdoor complex featuring a track for running and walking, plus a field for exercises.
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The ones anyone can run on, no membership and no sign-up: Mike Myers Stadium, Yellow Jacket Stadium, Murchison Running Track, Austin High Track. 4 of Austin's tracks are flagged free. See all public tracks in Texas.
Outdoor (400m ovals): Mike Myers Stadium, Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field, Yellow Jacket Stadium, Murchison Running Track, Austin High Track, BornToRun Track Club. The everyday pick in decent weather. See all outdoor tracks.
Indoor (winter & rain): Mike Myers Stadium. Field-house ovals for when the weather won't cooperate. See all indoor tracks.
New to the difference? Our indoor vs outdoor guide breaks down lap distance, banking, weather, and access.
Confirmed lit for night running: Yellow Jacket Stadium. Check the posted closing time before you go — lights usually follow the venue's hours. More in our night-running guide, or browse all lit tracks.
I’m a big fan of track and field. I watch track and field during the Olympics. But I had never seen it live. When I saw tickets available for the Texas Relays, I knew I had to go. And it was an amazing experience. Every seat in the stadium provided a great view of the races and events.
The Running track is amazing. It is so nice for people they have knee pain. The air is cold during the night and there is good blowing of air this place is good for doing sport.
Open often, but it's a hard worn out track, 7 lanes. Plenty of hills and stairs around, bleachers too, for diverse workouts.
