U of I ARMORY TRACK & FLOOR
Physical Address: 505 E. Armory Ave. Room 190; Champaign Illinois, 61820
Mailing Address: 1700 South 4th Street MC-658; Champaign Illinois, 61820
Email: uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu
Beginning in the fall of 2024, the Armory Track & Floor will be open seasonally for public use of the facility on select days. We will be open for the season for select public hours beginning on Monday, October 14 until April 19. Access is limited to the following:
- Individuals & families paying the daily fee during public use hours (October-April only).
- Registered Student Organizations (RSO's) and third parties with a reservation or rental agreement in place for the facility (year-round as the facility is available).
General Announcements
- The Armory Track & Floor will no longer have a membership program. During public use hours, individuals wanting to use the facility may pay a daily fee. Lifetime memberships that have previously been purchased will continue to be honored during all public use hours.
- We do allow exclusive rentals of the facility for practices and events. Teams, clubs, or other third parties interested in reserving the facility may reach out to the facility coordinator at uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu for more details.
- Teams or clubs within or outside the university wanting to use the facility during public use hours must contact the facility coordinator at uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu to receive permission to practice in the facility.
- The monthly schedule for public use will be posted and linked below once available. Download the schedule below, pick up a copy of the schedule in the Track & Floor Office, Room 190, or e-mail uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu to receive the most up-to-date schedule.
- The Armory Track & Floor has an email distribution list to send out schedule information and special closure notices to our users of the facility. Email uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu to get on the list.
Track & Floor Schedule
March Schedule
April Schedule
Reservation Information
Due to the high volume of usage, especially during the winter months, it is recommended that you submit a request as soon as a need is defined.
Outside (Non-University) Organizations
Requests for permission and scheduling of the Armory Track & Floor are handled through the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. If your organization is interested in reserving the facility at any point throughout the year, contact the facility at uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu. Rental fees will apply.
Registered Student Organizations
If your RSO is interested in using the facility during public use hours, please contact the facility at uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu
RSOs are subject to rental fees when requesting exclusive access to the facility. Contact the facility coordinator for details.
Daily Fee Options
Individual
- Daily Fee: $5
- Campus Affiliate Daily Fee (individual with an active I-Card): $3
Family
Daily Fee Information
- Access to the facility during public use hours is not restricted to just University of Illinois associated groups or individuals.
- Daily fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Information regarding reservations and daily fees are available on this website or in the Armory Track & Floor Office, Room 190. Daily fees can be purchased in the Armory Track & Floor office, Room 190, located in the southwest corner of the Armory.
- Accepted forms of payment are cash, check (Payable to the "University of Illinois") or debit/credit card.
For more information regarding daily fees and memberships contact the facility at uiarmorytrack@illinois.edu.
Armory Track & Floor Reservations & Daily Fees are equal opportunity based.
Children/Parent/Mentor/Coach Use Policy
Download the Policy Document Here
REGULATIONS FOR USE
Download the Armory Track & Floor Guidelines Here
Guidelines for Access to the Track
Access to the Armory Track & Floor area is controlled through a single point, Armory Track & Floor Entrance - Room 190, at the facility's southwest corner. All Armory users must enter and exit the track & floor area through this access point.
Rules for Use of the Track
- Faster runners should use lanes 1 and 2
- Joggers should use lanes 3 and 4
- Walkers should use lanes 5 and 6
- Run counterclockwise direction only
- No more than 2 people abreast while walking or jogging
General Usage Rules
- Reservations for the Armory Track & Floor usage must be preapproved. Armory schedules (including open jogging / walking) are posted on the doors to the main entrance to the track & floor area, on the "Calendar of Events" located in Room 190, and on this website.
- No throwing, hitting and/or kicking of any object is permitted without the approval of the DIA.
- Children under the age of 18 (except University of Illinois students) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, motorized vehicles etc. are prohibited.
- Smoking is prohibited.
- Taping or marking the Armory track, floor or activity area is prohibited.
- Food and beverages are not permitted inside the Armory Track & Floor areas (water is acceptable).
- Please be considerate of all Armory Track & Floor users as well as facility supervisors.
- Please conduct your activities with concern for everyone's safety.
- Activities deemed unsafe or detrimental to the facility will not be allowed.
- Proper attire is mandatory for use of the Armory Track & Floor. Shirts must be worn at all times.
- The DIA is not responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen personal items.
FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS
The Armory Track & Floor is 62,000 square feet of space. The center of the arch is approximately 95' high. The running track is 200m long in lane 1.
Download the Mileage & Lap Chart Here
SCHOLASTIC TRACK AND FIELD PRACTICES
From January-April, the Armory track will be available for open scholastic track and field practices on select days. These practices are for scholastic teams only. Fees will apply for each team. Information regarding scholastic track and field practices for middle schools and high schools can be found at the link below.
2025 High School Practice Information
