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Ellis Oval

4.7 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Stadium track in Somerville, Massachusetts

Open to the public Free Outdoor Lit for night running Rubber / synthetic

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Night running lit for evening laps — check the posted closing time, since lights usually follow the park's hours
  • Amenities parking (from runner reviews)
  • Phone (617) 627-3232
  • Website gotuftsjumbos.com

Is Ellis Oval open to the public?

Ellis Oval is open to the public and free to use. It welcomes public runners; hours and any access rules are worth a quick check before your first visit.

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 69 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

🔓 open to the public 2 mentions

“This track is open to the public, and is an awesome place to run in the evenings.”

well-maintained surface 2 mentions

From the reviews

Great quarter mile track that appears to be open to public every day. The track material is synthetic light cushion and rarely have it ever been more than a handful of people using track at same time ( at least during Sunday mornings).

★★★★★ — William, Feb 2018

This track is open to the public, and is an awesome place to run in the evenings.

★★★★★ — Paul, Sep 2016

This is Tufts University's track for various meets. It is always in excellent condition; sunny and bright. I use this track in my daily walks and the cushion on the track field is so easy on the feet.

★★★★★ — Angela, Jun 2019

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Where to find Ellis Oval

18 Lower Campus Rd, Somerville, MA02144

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Running tracks near Ellis Oval

under a mile away

Hormel Stadium

4.3 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews

90 Locust St, Medford, MA

Open to public Lit at night Grass open to the public

Public venue featuring a stadium, soccer field, and track, as well as facilities for football.

1.2 miles away

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