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Running tracks in North Carolina
65 tracks across 39 cities in North Carolina, with the most in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham — including 14 open to the public, 11 indoor and 58 outdoor, and 7 lit for night running. Pick a city for full listings with live open-now hours, real reviews, surface and access details — or filter the notable tracks below.
Cities in North Carolina
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Fuquay-Varina
- Boone
- Burlington
- Elon
- Fayetteville
- Greensboro
- High Point
- Winston-Salem
- Apex
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Davidson
- Garner
- Graham
- Green Level
- Greenville
- Harrisburg
- Holly Springs
- Jacksonville
- Kannapolis
- Laurinburg
- Lewisville
- Lexington
- Maiden
- Midland
- Mt Airy
- Mt Olive
- Pinehurst
- Pineville
- Shelby
- Southern Pines
- Thomasville
- Wake Forest
- Waynesville
- Wilmington
- Wingate
Notable running tracks in North Carolina
The highest-rated tracks in North Carolina, ranked by what runners say. Filter by open-to-the-public, indoor or outdoor, lit, or surface — then open a city for the full list. See the full best-of-North Carolina ranking →
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 847 reviews
Aquatic center, 6 sports fields, a running track & playground with links to a river greenway trail.
Fleming Loop Recreational Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
Paved track winds around this large park featuring multiple ball fields and playgrounds.
Bill Cooke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, a walking track, a basketball court, sports fields and dog parks.
High Point Athletic Complex
4.6 ★★★★★ 400 reviews
Clean, handicap-friendly complex featuring ⚾ baseball fields, soccer fields and a track, plus a playground.
JDL Fast Track
4.5 ★★★★★ 403 reviews
Indoor track where events like track meets and senior games take place.
Pinehurst Track Restaurant
4.6 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Comfort food for breakfast and lunch is served in a low-key space with a laid-back atmosphere.
Grimes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Park offering open lawn areas, a tennis court, a playground, a gazebo & a half-mile walking track.
Durham County Memorial Stadium
4.4 ★★★★☆ 388 reviews
Stadium hosting football games, track and field events, and other functions, such as car shows and carnivals.
Brookshire Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Grass-covered space, punctuated by trees, with a paved path for bikes and soccer fields.
Belle Johnston Community Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Community center featuring a weight room, splash pad, dog park, playground, and programs for all ages.
Walter M Safrit Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Park for kids featuring playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields and a track for walking or running.
W.E. Hunt Recreation Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Community recreation center with an indoor track, fitness center, and basketball court, plus classes.
Coastal Plains Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Tri-oval track with bleacher & box seating features races among many different car classes.
Garner Recreation Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Sprawling gym and rec center featuring basketball and volleyball courts, a track and more.
Irwin Belk Track and Field Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Part of the Irwin Belk Track & Field Center, this athletic stadium is a good option for children.
Fleming Loop Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Local park with a walking track, picnic shelter, and playground, plus a number of soccer fields.
Green Level Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Playgrounds, basketball courts, swings, slides and picnic tables at this grassy park with a walking track, baseball fields and soccer fields.
Parkland Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Park with tennis courts, a playground, baseball field, picnic tables, and a walking track.
City Park Walking Track
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Clean gravel-surface running track alongside ballfields and exercise equipment.
Allens Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Nice park featuring a track, dog-friendly trails, a soccer field and a playground.
Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews
Irwin Belk Complex
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
Stadium primarily used for athletics, with some reviews praising the track.
Morris Williams Track
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Stadium featuring a track that's open for public use.
Vander Walking Track
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Kid-friendly park offering picnic tables and a safe space for walking and exercising.
UNC Finley Outdoor Track
4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews
Running Track Open To Public
4.5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Athletic Field Track Complex
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Durham Striders Track Club
3.6 ★★★★☆ 9 reviews
Davis Drive Middle Running Track
3.7 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews
Corvian Community School Track & Field
2.2 ★★☆☆☆ 6 reviews
Start To Finish Track Club
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
Fairchild Walking Track
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
Athletic Track
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
Mallard Creek 5K Course
1 ★☆☆☆☆ 2 reviews
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More ways to find a track in North Carolina
- Best running tracks in North Carolina — the state-wide ranking
- Tracks open to the public in North Carolina — 14 anyone can run on, 14 free
- Indoor tracks — 11 in North Carolina run indoor, for winter and rainy-day laps
- Outdoor tracks — 58 classic open-air ovals in North Carolina
- Lit for night running — 7 in North Carolina keep the lights on for evening laps
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