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Public running tracks in North Carolina

North Carolina has 14 running tracks confirmed open to the public in this directory, all of them flagged free, across 13 cities — Durham, Chapel Hill, Fayetteville, Fuquay-Varina and 9 more. These are the park and city ovals anyone can run laps on, no membership and no sign-up. North Carolina also has 3 school and college tracks that often open to the community outside team hours — those are flagged "access varies." Filter and browse by city below.

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Fleming Loop Recreational Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

501 Fleming Loop Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC

Open to public Paved rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Paved track winds around this large park featuring multiple ball fields and playgrounds.

Grimes Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews

25 Hege Dr, Lexington, NC

Open to public Grass great for intervalsrarely crowded

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

750 Stadium Dr, Durham, NC

Open to public Grass good for the whole familyeasy parking

Stadium hosting football games, track and field events, and other functions, such as car shows and carnivals.

Belle Johnston Community Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

1000 Johnston Dr, Pineville, NC

Open to public Lit at night rarely crowded

Community center featuring a weight room, splash pad, dog park, playground, and programs for all ages.

W.E. Hunt Recreation Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

301 Stinson Ave, Holly Springs, NC

Open to public Rubber great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Community recreation center with an indoor track, fitness center, and basketball court, plus classes.

Coastal Plains Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

4744 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC

Open to public good for the whole family

Tri-oval track with bleacher & box seating features races among many different car classes.

Garner Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

215 W Main St, Garner, NC

Open to public good for the whole familyeasy parking

Sprawling gym and rec center featuring basketball and volleyball courts, a track and more.

Parkland Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews

1714 Brewer Rd, Winston-Salem, NC

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Park with tennis courts, a playground, baseball field, picnic tables, and a walking track.

Morris Williams Track

4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

81-99 Science Dr, Durham, NC

Open to public open to the publicgreat for intervals

Stadium featuring a track that's open for public use.

Vander Walking Track

4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

128 Rock Hill Rd, Fayetteville, NC

Open to public Lit at night Grass rarely crowded

Kid-friendly park offering picnic tables and a safe space for walking and exercising.

UNCW Greene Track & Field

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Wilmington, NC

Open to public

UNC Finley Outdoor Track

4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 143 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Open to public Grass open to the publicgreat for intervals

Shack and Track RC

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

80 Mayberry Mall, Mt Airy, NC

Open to public

Armory Field

604 W Morganton Rd, Southern Pines, NC

Open to public

Public tracks by city

Public access can change with the season and the local calendar — park tracks follow park hours, and school tracks close for practice and meets — so confirm before a special trip.

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