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Murchison Running Track

4.5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running track in Austin, Texas

Open to the public Free Outdoor Grass / turf Infield field

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Grass / turf — gentle on the joints but uneven; slower times
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
  • Amenities parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 5–8 pm
Sunday 5–8 pm

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Murchison Running Track open to the public?

Murchison Running Track 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's at this track

Features at Murchison Running Track, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

Tracks with an Infield Field

“perfect, up to date track infield grass well well maintained”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 55 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

🔓 open to the public 2 mentions

“Great public track for running workouts and speed training.”

well-maintained surface 2 mentions

“The surface is well maintained, and it’s a convenient place to get in quality miles.”

From the reviews

Murchison Park today they had a community event for the children's intersports leagues and my 8-month-old catahoula was running around the track with me The track is completely restored and it is a good smooth truck so definitely did at least two miles today returning to trying to get my knee and…

★★★★★ — Chinaizathena, Jan 2026

Great public track for running workouts and speed training. The surface is well maintained, and it’s a convenient place to get in quality miles. One thing to note is that lighting is limited on the track, so parts of it can get very dark after sunset.

★★★★☆ — Mihir, Jun 2026

Nice track, beware of deer, they don’t bother anyone but; they are very visible. Beware of unleashed dogs, most of the owners are trained hahaha, but there a small amount that aren’t!

★★★★☆ — L, Jul 2024

Great local track for excercise or entertaining thre kids..I taught my kids to ride bikes here so I have a special affinity :)

★★★★★ — Phill, May 2026

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Where to find Murchison Running Track

0138040701, Austin, TX78731

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.