Forget everything you know about running tracks, because Under Armour is rolling out a revolutionary gel-based surface in 2026, and it could change the track forever – literally. The first-ever Under Armour Track & Field Nationals are set to debut in 2026. But it’s the track itself that’s stealing the spotlight. Instead of the traditional asphalt base or the modern polyurethane-rubber blend used worldwide, this new facility will feature something no national meet has ever been competed on before – a gel-based track.
Under Armour and IMG Academy are partnering with Rekortan Tracks to introduce one of the most unique innovations in track and field surface design. And IMG Academy confirmed it all through an Instagram post, sharing a few images of the new blue, white, and brown track in Flori

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