DAILY MILE TRACKS FOR SCHOOLS - ALL WEATHER RUNNING ROUTES & PLAYGROUND MARKINGS
All-weather, low-maintenance Daily Mile Tracks built for schools and nurseries. Our artificial grass routes stay safe, soft and mud-free in every season, with inlaid playground markings and quick UK-wide installation.
At As Good As Grass, we design, manufacture, and install artificial grass tracks and playground markings for schools, nurseries, and community play areas. Each section is pre-made at our yard for fast installation, giving you a durable, CFH-tested route for The Daily Mile or any active play zone.
From compact nursery loops to full school-field circuits, our tracks and markings are built for daily use, clean classrooms, and year-round activity — without the mud or maintenance of natural turf.
✔ Custom Colours & Markings – Add start/finish lines, arrows, or fun learning games.
✔ Fast Installation – Pre-made 4 × 12 m track sections fitted cleanly and quickly.
Whether you’re creating a new Daily Mile route or upgrading an existing playground, our team delivers complete supply and installation – ready to use in days, not weeks.
The Daily Mile encourages pupils to run or walk for 15 minutes each day, helping to improve fitness, focus, and wellbeing. Our artificial grass Daily Mile Tracks make it easy for schools to join the initiative with safe, all-weather routes that work in any setting.
Purpose-Built for Schools: Designed for playgrounds, fields, and outdoor learning spaces.
All-Weather, All-Year: Fully porous turf drains quickly and stays slip-resistant — even after rain.
Soft & Safe Underfoot: Optional shock-pad layers provide CFH-rated cushioning.
Clean, Low-Maintenance Design: No mud, puddles, or repainting required.
Flexible Layouts: Loops, figure-eights, or connecting paths – built to fit your space and surface type.
Every installation is built for safety, speed, and long-term performance – from the base layers up. Whether it’s a school field or a concrete playground, we prepare, fit, and finish your Daily Mile Track with precision.
Site Survey & Planning: We assess your surface, map safe routes, and confirm measurements for The Daily Mile initiative.
Base Preparation: The area is levelled and compacted for smooth drainage and safety compliance.
Track Installation: Pre-made turf sections are laid, joined, and finished with inlaid lines and start/finish markings.
Optional Safety Layer: 25mm or 45mm shock pads add extra comfort and CFH compliance.
Our tracks also double as outdoor fitness or walking loops — perfect for PE lessons, warm-ups, and inclusive movement sessions that support The Daily Mile ethos.
WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL GRASS OVER THERMOPLASTIC OR RUBBER TRACKS?
Unlike painted or thermoplastic markings, our artificial grass Daily Mile Tracks create a soft, cushioned route that feels natural underfoot and lasts for years. They combine the durability of sports turf with the safety of playground surfacing — without the cracking, fading, or repainting that comes with traditional options.
Safer & Softer: Built with CFH-tested shock pads for superior fall protection and comfort.
Longer Lifespan: 8–10 year surface life with minimal upkeep — no peeling or colour loss.
Fully Porous Design: Drains rainwater instantly, keeping the surface safe and dry.
Natural Look & Feel: Realistic turf texture blends into playgrounds and green spaces.
Maintenance-Free Lines: Inlaid running lanes and markings that never fade or flake.
PERFECT FOR SCHOOLS, NURSERIES & COMMUNITY PLAYGROUNDS
Our Daily Mile Tracks and playground markings are suitable for every type of education or community setting — creating vibrant, low-maintenance routes that encourage healthy, active play all year round.
Primary & Secondary Schools: Durable, all-weather running lanes that support The Daily Mile initiative.
Nurseries & Early Years: Soft, colourful tracks perfect for safe exploration and balance play.
SEND & Sensory Zones: Cushioned, even surfaces for accessible movement and calming outdoor activity.
Parks & Community Spaces: Inclusive designs suitable for shared-use paths and fitness loops.
Sports & PE Areas: Multi-purpose turf suitable for warm-ups, games, and training circuits.
Every school layout is different — that’s why we offer both standard pre-made track sections and fully customised designs. Whether you need a simple loop around your playground or a creative route through learning zones, we’ll make it fit perfectly.
Standard Kits: Pre-cut 4 × 12 m track sections for quick installation and low-cost delivery.
Custom Layouts: Loops, figure-eights, and curved paths designed to match your available space.
Colour & Line Options: Add inlaid white or yellow lanes, arrows, start/finish points, or learning markings.
Optional Branding: Include your school crest or logo within the turf design — precision cut and inlaid at our yard.
Flexible Installation: Available as supply-only or full installation by our in-house team.
DAILY MILE TRACK OPTIONS
Option
Description
Best For
Standard 4 × 12 m Section
Pre-made artificial grass track with inlaid running lines. Supplied ready to install.
Primary schools and nurseries with smaller outdoor spaces.
Custom Layouts
Fully tailored routes to fit your playground or field – curved, looped, or joined paths.
Our Daily Mile Tracks are designed for every type of school and community space — encouraging healthy, active play on safe, low-maintenance surfaces all year round.
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PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Promote The Daily Mile initiative with soft, all-weather tracks that stay usable in every season.
Recommended: 4×12 m track kits with 25 mm shock pad
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NURSERIES & EARLY YEARS
Gentle, non-slip turf for learning balance, movement and coordination in safe outdoor play zones.
Recommended: 25 mm shock pad + Soft Touch Play turf
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SEND & INCLUSIVE SETTINGS
Even, cushioned surfaces for accessible exercise and sensory regulation — ideal for assisted walking routes.
Recommended: 45 mm shock pad with MultiPlay 2.0
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SECONDARY SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES
Durable, low-maintenance tracks for warm-ups, PE lessons, and everyday fitness loops.
Recommended: MultiPlay 2.0 with reinforced base layer
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COUNCILS & COMMUNITY SPACES
Weatherproof walking and jogging tracks for parks, playgrounds and shared community routes.
Recommended: Custom layout with 25 mm drainage shock pad
DAILY MILE TRACKS & PLAYGROUND MARKINGS – EXAMPLE PRICING
Our Daily Mile Tracks and playground markings are built for schools, nurseries, and community play areas across the UK. Here’s a look at typical package options and starting prices to help with early planning:
Package Type
Typical Size
Includes
Estimated Cost
Supply-Only Track Kit
4 × 12 m
Pre-made artificial turf section with inlaid running lines, ready to install.
From £45–£75 per linear metre
Standard Installation
Up to 100 m²
Full installation including base prep, track fitting, and edging.
Typical projects £3,000–£7,000 depending on layout and ground conditions
Shock Pad Upgrade
Any size
25 mm or 45 mm safety underlay for added comfort and CFH compliance.
£18–£38 per m²
Custom Layout or Markings
As specified
Loops, figure-eights, school logos, or themed play graphics.
From £POA
Recommended Track Options:
Standard Track Section: Pre-made 4×12 m turf with inlaid running lines — ideal for playground or field installations.
From short playground loops to full running circuits, our artificial grass installations show how Daily Mile Tracks can transform school outdoor spaces. Explore real examples of safe, all-weather routes we’ve designed and installed for schools and nurseries across the UK.
SEE HOW OUR INSTALLATIONS WORK
This short timelapse shows a typical artificial grass installation — the same professional process we use for school and nursery track projects across the UK.
You’ll see how our in-house team:
Prepares the base for safety, drainage, and long-term durability
Installs membranes, joins turf seamlessly, and finishes the surface
Leaves your space clean, tidy, and ready for immediate use
Every project is completed by our trained installers — no subcontractors, and backed by a 10-year guarantee.
PLAY AREA INSTALLATION – THE CALDER LEARNING TRUST, HEBDEN BRIDGE
After more than a decade of use, this Manchester school’s original turf was replaced with 380m² of fresh Play Care Artificial Grass. Completed in three days, the project included new edging and improved grip on sloped areas.
PLAY CARE ARTIFICIAL GRASS INSTALLATION – BARLOW HALL PRIMARY SCHOOL
In one day, we replaced a worn-out wet pour area with Play Care Artificial Grass, leaving the London school with a clean, safe, and low-maintenance playground pupils could use immediately.
PLAYGROUND SURFACE REPLACEMENT – BLACK HORSE HILL JUNIOR SCHOOL, WIRRAL
Our team installed 250m² of Play Care Artificial Grass in a single day, turning a muddy playground into a bright, usable space for pupils year-round. A simple, low-maintenance upgrade that transformed daily playtime.
NURSERY PLAY AREA INSTALLATION – DELAMERE SCHOOL, URMSTON
We replaced a slippery resinbound surface with Play Care Artificial Grass, creating a vibrant, non-slip area that retained the school’s colourful edging. Completed within one day, it now provides a safe, long-lasting play space.
PLAYGROUND SURFACE REPLACEMENT – BLACK HORSE HILL JUNIOR SCHOOL, WIRRAL
Replacing a crumbling rubber surface, our team fitted Play Care Artificial Grass over the existing base – saving the school thousands in removal costs and delivering a durable, soft, and compliant play surface in just two days.
PLAY CARE ARTIFICIAL GRASS INSTALLATION – BARLOW HALL PRIMARY SCHOOL
A small, unused wet pour area was transformed into a clean, soft “picnic area” using Play Care Artificial Grass. Installed in under an hour, it created a safe, low-maintenance space pupils now enjoy daily.
PLAY AREA INSTALLATION – THE CALDER LEARNING TRUST, HEBDEN BRIDGE
upgraded a school play trail in Hebden Bridge with Play Care Artificial Grass safety zones, achieving a 1.3m fall height rating. Installed directly over tarmac, the new surface provides safer landings and year-round durability – completed in just one day.
From school fields in Manchester
to playgrounds in London,
we design and install Daily Mile Tracks and playground markings for schools, nurseries, and councils nationwide.
We work with schools, academies, nurseries, and local authorities to create safe, long-lasting play routes that support The Daily Mile initiative across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got questions about Daily Mile Tracks, safety testing, or installation options? Here’s everything schools, nurseries, and councils ask us before planning a new artificial grass installation.
A Daily Mile Track gives pupils a safe, all-weather route to walk or run for 15 minutes each day. It supports The Daily Mile initiative, helping children improve focus, fitness, and wellbeing without needing special equipment or sportswear.
Yes. Our tracks can be fitted on existing playgrounds, tarmac, concrete, or grass fields. Where needed, we’ll install a compacted base and optional shock-pad underlay to ensure proper drainage and safety compliance.
Absolutely. Every installation can include 25 mm or 45 mm shock pads tested to BS EN 1177:2018 Critical Fall Height standards, giving extra cushioning for early-years and SEND settings.
Not at all. We design loops and circuits that achieve one mile over several laps. Whether your space is large, narrow, or irregular, our design team will map out a layout that fits perfectly.
Yes. Schools or contractors can choose a supply-only track kit — pre-made sections delivered ready to fit. Each kit includes joining tape, adhesive, and simple installation guidance. For full groundworks and fitting, our in-house team offers nationwide installation.
With correct maintenance, the artificial turf surface typically lasts 8–10 years. It’s UV-stabilised, colourfast, and designed for heavy daily use in education environments.
Yes — the turf and base are fully porous, allowing water to drain through quickly. The result is a clean, slip-resistant surface that remains usable all year round without puddles or mud.
In most cases, yes. Daily Mile Tracks support government priorities for physical activity and can often be funded through the PE and Sport Premium or local improvement grants. Our team can supply the specification documents needed for funding applications.
Maintenance is minimal — a light brush every few weeks keeps the pile upright and free from debris. For larger sites, we offer optional maintenance plans and annual inspections to extend lifespan and appearance.
Yes — we install Daily Mile Tracks and playground surfacing across the UK, including Manchester, London, Lancashire, the West Midlands, and West Yorkshire. Our in-house team travels nationwide to support schools, councils, and community projects of all sizes.
A Daily Mile Track is a full artificial grass route, built for everyday running and walking with a soft, non-slip surface. It stays usable in all weather, protects falls with optional shock pads, and never needs repainting. Playground markings, on the other hand, are painted or thermoplastic graphics installed directly onto tarmac. They’re great for games, numbers, and learning activities – but they offer no cushioning, no drainage, and can fade or become slippery over time.
Most schools now choose a hybrid approach: a cushioned Daily Mile Track for safe, all-weather movement, plus playground markings for games and learning zones around the route.
In summary: if you need a year-round running trail, choose artificial grass. If you want colours, numbers, or graphics, add playground markings alongside it.
Daily Mile Tracks are installed using pre-made artificial grass sections that are laid onto a prepared base. The area is surveyed, levelled, compacted, and fitted with membranes or optional shock pads before the turf is joined and finished with inlaid lines. Because everything is pre-cut, the route fits cleanly and installs quickly with minimal disruption to school hours.
Playground markings are installed directly onto tarmac using heat-applied thermoplastic. They bond to the surface within minutes, meaning games, arrows, numbers, and start/finish graphics can be added around or near the Daily Mile route.
Many schools choose both: a safe artificial grass circuit with colourful markings over the surrounding playground.
An artificial running track is a specialist athletics surface made from rubber (EPDM/polymeric), designed for sprinting, competition use, and measured lane systems. They’re expensive, require more space, and follow athletics standards.
A Daily Mile Track is a softer, low-maintenance artificial grass route designed for schools. It’s built for everyday movement – walking, jogging, warm-ups, inclusive activities, and PE – rather than competitive athletics. Because it’s fully porous and cushioned, it’s safe to use all year, even in rain, and can be shaped to follow any layout on your playground or field.
If you want a versatile, budget-friendly route for pupils to move more each day, the Daily Mile Track is the ideal option.
READY TO ADD A DAILY MILE TRACK TO YOUR SCHOOL?
Inspire movement, improve wellbeing, and make outdoor activity part of every school day — with a professionally installed Daily Mile Track that lasts for years.
Get in touch today for a free consultation — no pressure, just practical advice and clear pricing from the UK’s trusted artificial grass specialists.
