Track Etiquette

Track Safety and Etiquette Tips:

Check out these great track safety and etiquette tips for both experiences and new runners! See you on the track next Tuesday!!!

• Do make sure you look both ways before you cross over to the field upon arrival or departure. Listen carefully. If someone yells "Track!" it means a fast runner is approaching in Lane 1 or 2 and someone is blocking it.
  
• Do respect others' paces. When we have large groups, such as during our marathon training season, the following designations exist:
• Lanes 1-3 are reserved for the fastest runners. Never stand in these lanes.
• Lanes 4-6 are for intermediate, or midpack, runners.
• Lanes 7-9 are for beginner or back-of-the-pack runners.
  
• Do warmups running clockwise; the workouts running counter clockwise.
  
• Do leave your iPod at home.
  
• Do pay attention to runners around you when you are starting and stopping.

 

**REMEMBER! Your Safety is IMPORTANT!!**