Rekortan Gel. It’s not a hard choice.
Rekortan with the most World Athletics certified tracks, is the global market leader. Our newest technology, Rekortan Gel Tracks are our most advanced technology for optimized athlete performance and welfare, environmental footprint and value.
The Athlete Sweet Spot
Hard tracks, because they increase the risk of injury and reduce training quality and volume, fail to take the athlete’s health into account. The best tracks deliver a sweet spot for athletes, delivering optimal force reduction and energy return to help athletes run fast while protecting them from injury and minimizing fatigue.
Balancing the force reduction needed for training with the speed required for competition, Rekortan Gel meets World Athletics force reduction standards, while also providing 58% energy return to the athlete. This unique combination is firm enough for performance, yet soft enough to reduce injury risk. The nano-bubbles within the gel absorb and disperse vertical impact forces, reducing the load on the foot while providing a “ping”, the energy returned at just the right moment at toe-off.
The World’s Greenest Track
The green technology Gel layer is made from 84% renewable and recycled materials. The gel layer features bio-based polyols, rather than the carbon-based oils used in traditional polyurethane tracks. It powers tracks that are fast, consistent, natural and great for athlete welfare. And uses very little energy.
Rekortan Gel is the only track system in the USA that includes three USDA certified components. Together, these make up 50% of the total system, which is highest of any track in the industry.
The tracks retain over 95% of their force reduction over 10 years with the option to re-top the track for an extended life. Track longevity provides decades of high performance at a lower environmental cost.
Powered by NANO-StrUCTURES
Rekortan Gel is the only gel track in the world. Our proprietary enzymatic process infuses bio-based polyurethane with trillions of liquid micro-bubbles. These self-organizing nanoscale structures deliver superior force reduction and energy return compared to a traditional solid block of polyurethane. This advanced gel technology enhances athlete welfare and performance.
Competitive Price
A thinner Gel layer means less materials which equals less cost without sacrificing performance. Despite more advanced technology, Gel tracks are price competitive with top-of-the-line PUR systems. And the longevity of the tracks maximises the investment for schools and facility owners.
What the world’s top coaches and athletes have to say about Rekortan Gel Tracks…
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“There has been a massive reduction in hamstring injuries. My guys are running PBs and jumping really well. They are pulling up less sore which means we get more training out of them. It must have something to do with the track.”
Rekortan Gel Series – G13 & G10
Rekortan Gel tracks reduce stress on the environment and the athlete.
Gel layer has up to 84% renewable (plant-based oils) and recyclable content
Made with a proprietary enzyme process, this greatly reduces electricity
Retains +95% of force reduction over 10 years, re-top the track for an extended life
Features trillions of liquid balls (nano-structures) inside the polyurethane, rather than a traditional solid block of polyurethane. These liquid balls provide superior force reduction and energy return than a traditional track.
The Gel, as a liquid inside a solid matrix, delivers more stable force reduction over a wider temperature range, which enhances the athlete experience
58% energy return, for more athlete ‘ping’
Most USDA Certified track system (50%)
World Athletics Certified
Rekortan Gel G13 is World Athletics certified. There are three certified tracks in New Zealand (Nga Puna Wai Stadium in Christchurch, Mount Smart Stadium & AUT Millennium Stadium in Auckland) and the the SA Athletics Stadium (Adelaide, Australia).
Not all tracks are the same
For most full pour tracks, the base layer ratio is 60% polyurethane and 40% rubber. The Rekortan Gel layer is enhanced to 80% and 20%. This guarantees a strong and long-lasting base layer:
Natural oils reduce fossil fuel use
Reduced energy during production reduces CO₂
Longer lasting force reduction maximizes track life & investment
More stable force reduction improves athlete performance
2 layers system is quicker to install
Retains +95% of force reduction over 10 years
Rekortan Gel: The Most USDA Biobased Track System in the Industry
Rekortan Gel is the only track system in the USA that includes three USDA certified components. Together, these make up 50% of the total system, which is highest of any track in the industry.
The USDA certified components are:
Qualipur 152 Polyurethane Primer: 48% biobased
Qualipur 5050 Abrasion and Spike Resistant layer: 35% biobased
Qualipur 5052 Gel layer: 75% biobased, and low VOC content
With superior force reduction and energy return provided by trillions of liquid-bubbles plus USDA certified green technology, Rekortan Gel tracks are leaders in athlete and environmental welfare.
Powered by plants
The renewable content in Rekortan tracks is derived from natural, plant-based polyols. These materials are produced using a patented enzyme process that requires only minimal energy.
With this enzyme process we avoid conventional technologies that involve multiple conversion steps that consume large amounts of energy which ultimately reduce or even eliminate the environmental value of biobased materials.
Producing our polyol in-house, rather than purchasing it from third parties, gives us greater control over quality, consistency, and supply.
“We’re dedicated to providing our clients with more sustainable track surface options. All three products have a higher percentage of biobased content than our competitors, which supports our commitment to high standards and quality control.”
About the USDA BioPreferred® Program
The USDA BioPreferred® Program is an US government initiative which helps grow the market for renewable, plant-based products by providing a government backed certification system in order to reduce reliance on fossil resources. It encourages government and industry to choose biobased alternatives whenever possible. Products that meet the program’s standards can display the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label, making it easy for consumers to recognize and trust sustainable choice
“The new gel surface has been amazing at keeping athletes healthy and giving them the fastest surfaces to train on.”
A faster track… to install
Join Polytan’s team as they install the revolutionary Rekortan Gel G13 system at the SA Athletics Stadium.
The installation benefits of Rekortan Gel include:
Ability to work with smaller weather windows
Less wet weather contingency days in the construction planning
Less susceptible to any form of moisture damage during installation
Machine mixed rather than hand mixed which is more accurate and gives greater consistency
Single layer prevents potential contamination between the layers from dust and other debris
In a sport where time is everything.
Rekortan Gel. 100% perfect now. 95% perfect in 10 years’ time.
Rekortan Gel helps the sport run on
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The Gel is made with a proprietary mix of plant-based oils, including castor oil, linseed oil and soya bean oil. We convert these plant-based oils to PU with a proprietary process that uses enzyme technology.
• The conversion process is natural, it doesn’t require additional energy.
• The process is fast, efficient, and natural.
• Superb durability and long-life performance.
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The Gel is firm and fast, when force is applied the Gel dissipates the energy. This gives the force reduction needed for training and social running, and the speed required for competition.
Importantly the gel layer is more temperature stable than standard polyurethanes. This allows it to offer consistent force reduction across a wide range of temperatures – from 10 degrees Celsius in the winter to 35+ degree Celsius in the summer. This is a genuine performance advantage and supports better athlete welfare. Athletes don’t like tracks that go hard or soft as the temperature changes.
• Force reduction of 95%-97% is retained over 10 years, which is best force reduction technology on the market.
• This maximizes the investment, protects the athletes and track longevity is better for the environment.
• With re-topping the life of the track can be further extended, giving decades of high performance.
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One is better than two.
Gel is the only two-layer full PUR track. And because the Gel is a single layer, it can be installed 50% quicker than a two-layer polyurethane system.
Other full PUR track systems require 2 layers of polyurethane to get to required 9mm.
The Gel is unique, it has the perfect level of viscosity that allows it to say in place while being installed flat to a 9mm thickness. Traditional polyurethanes are too runny for this so must be done in two thinner layers.
For most full pour tracks the base layer ratio is 60% polyurethane and 40% rubber. The Rekortan Gel layer is enhanced to 80% and 20%. This gives guarantees a strong and long-lasting base layer
This benefits the installation are:
• Allows work with smaller weather windows
• Less wet weather contingency days in the construction planning
• Less susceptible to any form of moisture damage during installation
• Is machine mixed rather than hand mixed which is more accurate and gives greater consistency.
• Single layer prevents potential contamination between the layers from dust and other debris.
Gel Track Stories
Rekortan Gel Series - available globally
Rekortan is Sport Group’s global track brand, and Rekortan Gel Series is available from Sport Group companies around the world - AstroTurf in the USA and the Americas, Polytan in Asia Pacific and Polytan in EMEA (from 2024).
Rekortan is the original tracks surface, trusted for over 50 years & chosen by athletes, schools, clubs and major venues worldwide:
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From Amsterdam to Auckland, from London to Los Angeles, Polytan and AstroTurf can help with every aspect of your track project, including design, installation, and maintenance.
Together these brands have been installing tracks for over 50 years and have the biggest installation network in the world. Our teams install tracks for elite events, major stadiums, communities, clubs and schools around the world. We can help bring your track project to life.