Karns City Area School District Running Track Replacement | Karns City, PA
Karns City Area School District Running Track Replacement | Karns City, PA
Location: Karns City, PA
Client: Karns City Area School District
Facility: Running Track and Field Event Areas
Project Type: Running Track Surface Replacement
Sports: Track and Field
Surface: Synthetic Track Surfacing
Scope: Track Surface Removal, Track Surfacing, Conduit Installation, Localized Paving, Game-Clock Mounting Systems
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed running track surface replacement for Karns City Area School District in Karns City, Pennsylvania.
The Client
Karns City Area School District serves communities across Butler, Armstrong, and Clarion counties in western Pennsylvania. Its boundaries include rural communities near the Allegheny River.
The Challenge
The project required replacing the running surface across the track oval and field event areas while coordinating conduit installation and restoration of affected pavement. Keystone previously completed renovations to the turf area.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with the removal of the existing synthetic running track surface, three runways, and the high jump area. New pavement and Rekortan synthetic track surfacing were installed. The completed surface received six-lane track striping, with purple exchange zones and runways contrasting against the black track.
Project Details
- Removal of existing surfacing from the track oval, three runways, and high jump area
- Rekortan BSS track surfacing installation
- Conduit installation for future lighting
Materials & Systems
- Rekortan BSS synthetic track system
Design Elements
- Six-lane track layout
- Black track with purple exchange zones and runways
FAQs
Does replacing a running track surface always require new asphalt? The condition of the asphalt determines how much work is needed beneath a replacement running surface. After removing the old synthetic surface, the pavement can be evaluated for cracks, isolated damage, and uneven areas. Sound asphalt may need only preparation, while localized defects can require patching. More extensive cracking or unevenness may call for milling and repaving. Evaluating the base helps match the renovation to the track’s actual condition.
How should a running track be maintained after renovation? Ongoing care includes monitoring wear, cleaning the surface when appropriate, and addressing localized damage before it spreads. Faded lane markings can be restriped, while bubbles, worn areas, or separating surface edges need evaluation and repair. As the track ages, resurfacing may become more appropriate than repeated spot repairs. Keystone can assess these conditions and recommend work that addresses the running surface as well as its markings.