OVERVIEW
Australian Sport Surface offers professionally designed and installed Spray Coat Running Track surfaces that combine durability, performance, and cost efficiency. This synthetic athletics surface is ideal for schools, colleges, community sports facilities, and training tracks across Australia.
A spray coat running track system features a resilient rubber base topped with a spray-applied polyurethane and EPDM granule layer, delivering a seamless, weather-resistant, and athlete-friendly running surface.
ABOUT
A Spray Coat Running Track is a synthetic athletics surface system constructed by spraying a mixture of polyurethane binder and fine EPDM rubber granules over an elastic rubber base layer. The result is a textured, non-slip surface that provides excellent traction, impact absorption, and consistent performance.
This system is widely used for:
School and college athletics tracks
Community and recreational running tracks
Training and practice facilities
Multi-purpose sports complexes
WHY SPRAY COAT
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Layer / Component | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Primer Layer | High-performance polyurethane (PU) primer for strong adhesion |
| Rubber Base Elastic Layer | Recycled SBR rubber granules with premium PU binder |
| Surface Spray-Coat Layer | PU spray coating with EPDM granules (0.5 – 2.0 mm) |
| Surface Finish | Seamless, textured, anti-slip |
| Total System Thickness | Approx. 13 – 15 mm |
| Shock Absorption | ≥ 35% |
| UV Resistance | Excellent |
| Weather Resistance | Suitable for all Australian climatic conditions |
| Colour Options | Red, Blue, Green, Yellow & custom colours    |
| Colour Protection (Optional) | UV-resistant Si-PU coloured surface layer |
| Line Marking | PU-based athletics line marking paint |
| Maintenance Requirement | Low |
| Expected Lifespan | 8 – 10 years (with proper maintenance) |
| Compliance | Installed as per recognised athletics surface guidelines |
FAQs
The Spray Coat Running Track System is a multi-layer synthetic athletics surface made up of four layers: a prepared asphalt or concrete base, a polyurethane primer for adhesion, an elastic SBR rubber granule base layer for shock absorption, and a spray-applied wearing surface of PU binder mixed with fine EPDM granules (0.5–2.0 mm). The total installed thickness is typically 13–15 mm, producing a seamless, textured, slip-resistant running surface with no joints or seams that could crack or lift over time.
A Spray Coat Running Track is the most cost-effective of the three systems, using a spray-applied EPDM and polyurethane wearing layer over an SBR rubber base — making it ideal for schools, councils, and community facilities. A Sandwich Running Track adds an embedded rubber crumb middle layer for higher shock absorption, suited to district and state-level competition. A Full PU Running Track uses a fully poured polyurethane system for elite and IAAF-certified facilities. The right choice depends on budget, usage intensity, and competition level.
The cost of a spray coat running track in Australia depends on track dimensions, existing base condition, colour specification, and geographic location. As the most affordable synthetic athletics surface system available, spray coat tracks are significantly less expensive than Full PU or Sandwich equivalents of the same size. Key cost variables include base preparation work, EPDM granule colour, UV protection coating, and line marking complexity. Contact Australian Sport Surface for a project-specific quote.
Yes — a worn Spray Coat Running Track Surface can be resurfaced without demolishing the base layers. Where the SBR elastic base remains structurally sound, the worn EPDM wearing layer is treated, re-primed, and a fresh spray coat layer is applied over it. This resurfacing approach costs significantly less than full track replacement and is the most practical way to extend the life of an ageing spray coat running track system.
Yes. Spray coat running track surfaces are widely used for school, community, council, and regional-level athletics competitions across Australia. The system delivers a minimum shock absorption of 35%, UV and weather resistance suited to all Australian climate zones, and precision PU-based line marking to standard athletics dimensions. For national or international events requiring IAAF World Athletics certification, a Full PU or Sandwich track system with independent laboratory testing is recommended instead.
