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Eastern Illinois University
4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 Google reviews · College track in Charleston, Illinois
Plan your run
- Access School track — access varies · go outside school hours
- Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 217-581-5000
- Website eiu.edu
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Is Eastern Illinois University open to the public?
Eastern Illinois University is a college/university track, so public access varies. Many campus tracks let the community run when teams aren't training — typically early mornings, evenings, and weekends during the school year, and more openly in summer — but some are gated or restricted to students and staff. Go outside of practice and event hours, look for posted community-use rules, and call the athletics department if you're unsure.
What runners highlight
“EIU has a welcoming campus environment and a vibrant student life with various organizations and activities.”
From the reviews
…She not only helped me stay on track academically, but also made me feel like I had a true advocate in my corner. I also want to give special recognition to some of my professors who made a lasting impact on my journey: Dr. Gordon Tucker, Dr. Misty Rhoads, Jan A. Murphy Morgan, and Dr. Thapaliya.
It was a great place to watch my granddaughter move on to the very last state finals in Track & Field.
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