Credit: Google maps Oval running tracks are easy to spot ... One lap of a regulation track (measured in the innermost lane) is 400 meters, almost exactly a quarter of a mile.

That’s where the 100m sprints happen. There are tons of advantages to running on the track – and they might inspire you to find your lane and get going. It sounds obvious, but on the running ...

University and public tracks are gathering places that can provide a snapshot of the local culture as you put in your miles.