Athletics Lighting

ATHLETICS
TRACK & FIELD

LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

Lighting DesignS TO MEET RECOMMENDED LUX LEVELS FOR ALL ATHLETICs ACTIVITIES AND ABILITIES

outDOOR Lux Levels

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ATHLETICS LIGHTING

Athletics competition and training is a rigorous regime requiring a great deal of focus. In a sport where marginal gains can be the difference between Silver and Gold, appropriate lighting will enhance an athelete's ability to train and perform.

Kellwood Lighting can provide solutions for all athletic activities at both competition and club levels. Please see the tables below to assess what lighting levels your running track will require.

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  • Track Lighting
  • Athletics Track Lighting Design

lux levels for Athletics Tracks

ApplicationTypical UseHorizontal
Illuminance
RaGlareNotes
Eave (LUX)Emin/Eave
Class 1Professional500>0.7>60<50-
Class 2Club200>0.5>60<50-
Class 3Amateur100>0.5>20<55-

IMPORTANT NOTE: data is compiled from athletics-specific lighting publications. However, these are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique environment.

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Class 1 (National) - 12 Pole Solution

  • 18m poles
  • 8No./9No. Lights per Pole
  • 920W Ayrton 3 Series
  • IESNA Type IV Optic with Medium Lateral Throw
  • Tilt = 10°
  • Eav = 500 Lux
  • Uo = 0.71
Class 1 Athletics Track Lighting

Class 2 (Regional) - 8 Pole Solution

  • 18m poles
  • 6No. Lights per Pole
  • 920W Ayrton 3 Series
  • IESNA Type IV Optic with Medium Lateral Throw
  • Tilt = 10°
  • Eav = 200 Lux
  • Uo = 0.68
Class 2 Athletics Track Lighting

Class 3 (Local) - 8 Pole Solution

  • 18m poles
  • 3No. Lights per Pole
  • 920W Ayrton 3 Series
  • IESNA Type IV Optic with Medium Lateral Throw
  • Tilt = 10°
  • Eav = 200 Lux
  • Uo = 0.71
Class 3 Athletics Track Lighting
Athletics Track Wireless Lighting Controls


Wireless Lighting Controls suitable for Athletics Tracks

Kellwood's wireless lighting controls for athletics tracks can offer numerous benefits, such as energy efficiency, cost savings, operational efficiency, improved maintenance, and scalability.

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