Track and Field Athletes and Para Athletes will grace a state-of-the-art new track at Scotstoun Stadium when they do battle for medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The investment will ensure a world class, high-performance surface for the elite athletes - including Team Scotland’s Josh Kerr (Mile) and Eilish McColgan (10,000m) - when the starting gun is fired on the Athletics schedule.
The major upgrade will not only benefit Glasgow 2026 athletes, but it will also be gifted to the city, leaving a legacy from the Games at this important athletics facility operated by Glasgow Life.
The Athletics and Para Athletics events will feature 59 medal events, taking place over six days at Scotstoun Stadium from Monday 27 July to Saturday 1 August 2026, with tickets on sale for the 12 sessions.
The new DYNAMIK MONDO Sportflex Super X 720™ is the most technologically advanced track surface in the world. It is softer, with elliptical-profile air cells that return energy to the athlete more efficiently, helping improve performance. It was first pioneered at the Beijing 2008 Olympics which staged four world records and has been further improved.
Team Scotland’s squad includes Commonwealth champion McColgan, Laura Muir and Paralympic champions Ben Sandilands and Owen Miller. Team England will bring 63 athletes including Heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and 800m star Georgia Hunter-Bell. Top Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson and top Kenyans World Champions Lilian Odira, Faith Cherotich and Timothy Cheruiyot are also entered.
DYNAMIK, a leading sports surfacing specialist, is an Official Provider of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and an Official Supporter of Team Scotland. DYNAMIK will also supply temporary 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball, and Netball flooring.
Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive at Glasgow 2026, said: “Scotstoun Stadium is set to be a real focal point for Glasgow 2026. There will be an electric atmosphere at Scotstoun Stadium, given the calibre and scale of the athletics competition taking place there. The return of the Commonwealth Mile will be one of the must-see moments of the Games.
"Our investment will not only provide world-class facilities for the Commonwealth's leading athletes, but it will also create a local legacy, strengthening opportunities for grassroots Athletics post-Games. We can't wait to see Scotstoun Stadium come alive and the brilliant sporting moments that will take place in this incredible venue.”
Craig Jack, Managing Director at DYNAMIK, said: “DYNAMIK is incredibly proud to play a part in preparing Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The new track represents the very best in performance, giving athletes a surface of the highest standard. As an Official Provider, we are excited not only to deliver a world-class track but also to deliver 3X3 Basketball courts, Netball courts and equipment, supporting sporting excellence and leaving lasting community benefits at Scotstoun Stadium.”
Colin Hutchinson, Chief Executive at Scottish Athletics, said: “The installation of the new track at Scotstoun Stadium marks a significant milestone in the preparation for Glasgow 2026 and we are extremely grateful for the investment being made. Excitement is building towards the Games, whilst the new track will provide a new state-of-the-art track for local clubs and athletes to benefit from for years to come.”
Billy Garrett, Director of Culture, Tourism and Events at Glasgow Life, said: “Scotstoun Stadium’s new track is a fantastic addition to Glasgow and a welcome investment by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company, which further strengthens our city’s reputation as an unrivalled host of global sporting events.
"With the Commonwealth Games just around the corner and some of the world’s best athletes set to compete, the new track will leave a lasting legacy by giving future generations of athletes across Glasgow the opportunity to perform on the same surface as some of the sport’s biggest stars.”
Glasgow 2026 is the largest sporting event in the UK this year, taking place from 23 July to 2 August with 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories set to compete in a world-class programme of 10 sports and six Para sports in four iconic venues across the city.
The final ticket drop is on sale now for the Athletics and Para Athletics sessions. Fans are encouraged not to miss out and get their hands on tickets today, available at glasgow2026.com/tickets
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