Track time in Ames

[pyrocyz]

Does anyone know if either the high school or university tracks are open to the public? I would like to do some training but can't find any information on if they are ever open to the public.

 

[dtclones]

University track is open to the public but reserved for the ISU XC/Track team from 2-6 pm I believe. But as long as the team isn't using it I've been able to get on it in that window without a problem.

 

[jdcyclone19]

University track is open to the public but reserved for the ISU XC/Track team from 2-6 pm I believe. But as long as the team isn't using it I've been able to get on it in that window without a problem.

The university track, ie Lied or State Gym is not open to the public for use for free. You need to be a pass holder to access the facility to use the track. If you have a pass then you can use it but the general public just can't go into Lied and get on the track without a pass or paying for a day pass.

 

[pyrocyz]

The university track, ie Lied or State Gym is not open to the public for use for free. You need to be a pass holder to access the facility to use the track. If you have a pass then you can use it but the general public just can't go into Lied and get on the track without a pass or paying for a day pass.

I want to run outside. I will check out the Iowa State track sometime to see if I can get on it.

 

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

I used to run on the bike path that went past the middle school and people were regularly using the track there

 

[dtclones]

The university track, ie Lied or State Gym is not open to the public for use for free. You need to be a pass holder to access the facility to use the track. If you have a pass then you can use it but the general public just can't go into Lied and get on the track without a pass or paying for a day pass.

I'm talking about the ISU outdoor track by the softball complex. It is open to the public. Just have to avoid the times it's reserved for team use.

 

[BCClone]

Our local school will let you run on their track any time you want and free of charge.................if you clear the 6 foot snow drifts off it.

 

[pyrocyz]

Our local school will let you run on their track any time you want and free of charge.................if you clear the 6 foot snow drifts off it.

Aren't those just natural hurdles?

 

[cykee05]

I'm talking about the ISU outdoor track by the softball complex. It is open to the public. Just have to avoid the times it's reserved for team use.

I used this track as well whenever the team wasn't using it.

 

[BCClone]

Aren't those just natural hurdles?

Nice positive thinking there. That way if you clip a hurdle you will have some snow to cushion your fall.

 

[Cyclonefan98]

Does anyone know if either the high school or university tracks are open to the public? I would like to do some training but can't find any information on if they are ever open to the public.

I'm pretty sure the track at the middle/high school is open to use whenever. However, I wouldn't go during school hours or practicing.