23 Indoor Tracks in Minnesota

Lisa Fenske November 28, 2021 Indoor Running, Winter Running

It is the time of year where the roads and sidewalks are icy. If you are training for an early spring race, this makes it very difficult to get in a quality speed workout. You may resort to the treadmill for a safe option, but that gets old fast.

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My solution is to explore some indoor tracks in Minnesota! In 2015, with the destruction of the Metrodome and the polar vortex, we compiled a list of 10 local places to avoid winter running without using a treadmill.

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Building on that list with more Googling, phone calls, emails, and crowdsourcing from you, we’ve added several locations. There is bound to be one in your neck of the woods.

Below you will find important details such as address, cost, open hours, and distance. While all of these aren’t traditional tracks per se, they will allow you to get in at least one quality workout during the week without fear of frostbite or breaking your leg on the ice.

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Anderson Athletic & Recreation Complex

Address: University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105. (651) 962-5920
Cost: Community memberships are $65 per month.
Hours: Mon-Fri (6am – 10pm)
Distance: 8 laps = 1 mile.

Bielenberg Open Field House

Address: Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125. (651) 714-3500
Cost: $3 per visit or a 10 pass for $20. A season pass option is available for $45.00 (Labor Day – August 31).
Hours for Running: Mon - Fri (6am – 12pm), check schedule for varying hours.
Distance: 4.5 laps = 1 mile.

Bloomington Activity Centers

Address: (inside Jefferson High School and Kennedy High School). 150 E. 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420. (952) 681-5280 and 4001 West 102nd Street, Bloomington, MN 55437. (952) 806-7880
Cost: $3 daily admission
Hours for Running: Both are open Mon-Fri (6am – 9pm), Sat (8am – 6pm), Sun (noon – 10pm)
Distance: 7 laps = 1 mile.

Chaska Community Center indoor track

Address: 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318. (952) 448-5633
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours for Running: Mon-Sat (5am-10pm), Sun (8am-9pm)
Distance: 10 laps = 1 mile.

Eagan Community Center

Directions: 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121. (651) 675-5550.
Cost: $2/day, $5/7 days, $20/month, $40 60-day pass, $60 90-day pass
Hours for running: Hours vary for members and non-members. View schedule online.
Distance: 11 laps = 1 mile.

Hastings High School Field House

Directions: 200 General Sieben Dr, Hastings MN. (651) 480-7670.
Cost: $15/ person for the school year
Hours for running: Mon – Fri (6:30am – 10 pm), Sat (8 am – 3 pm)

Veterans Memorial Community Center

Directions: 8055 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN. (651) 450-2480
Cost: Free for monthly members; $8 / person non-members
Hours for running:
School Year Hours: Mon - Fri (3pm - 6pm), Sat - Sun (11am - 8pm)
Distance: 16 laps = 1 mile.

North Dale Recreation Center

Directions: 1414 St. Albans St. N. Saint Paul, MN 55117. (651) 558-2329
Cost: $30/year or $1/day for walking track
Hours for running: Mon – Thurs (8am - 9pm), Fri (11am - 6pm), Sat (9am. - 1pm), Sun (Closed)
Distance: 16 laps = 1 mile.

Eden Prairie High School

Address: 17185 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie High, MN 55346. (952) 975-8000
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours for Running: Mon - Fri (6pm-10pm, CLOSED 5pm-6pm for cleaning), Sat (9am - 4pm), Sun (Noon-8:30 pm). Closed for Easter, Memorial Day, and 4th of July.
Distance: 6.5 laps = 1 mile.

Edinborough Park Fitness Center

Directions: 7700 York Ave. S., Edina MN. (952) 832-6790
Cost: $7 per day, $60 for 10 passes, season passes available
Hours for running: Mon - Sat (9am- 9pm), Sun (9am- 6pm)
Distance: 16 laps = 1 mile.

Maple Grove Sports Dome

Address: 9880 Fernbrook Lane N, Maple Grove, MN. (763) 494-6480
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours: 5pm-9:30pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri). Check schedule for weekend and holiday hours.
Distance: 4.8 Laps = 1 mile.

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Plymouth Fieldhouse Dome

Address: Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. Plymouth, MN. 55447-1482. (763) 509-5292
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours: Typically open at 8am, but check the schedule.
Distance: 5.25 laps= 1 mile.

Roseville Oval

Address: 2661 Civic Center Road, Saint Paul, MN. (651) 792-7007
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours for Running: Check monthly schedule.
Distance: 7 laps = 1 mile.

Shakopee Community Center

Address: 1255 Fuller St. S., Shakopee, MN 55379. (952) 233-9500
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours for Running: Mon- Fri (5:30am-9pm), Sat (8am-8pm), Sun (10am to 5pm)
Distance: 14 laps = 1 mile.

Shattuck-St. Mary’s Dome

Address: 1000 Shumway Ave, Fairbault, MN 55021. (507) 333-1500
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours for Running: Mon & Wed (5:30am-7:30am), Tues &Thurs (5am-6am), Fri (5:30am-6:30am)
Distance: Playing dimensions of 115 yards by 70 yards

Shoreview Community Center

Address: 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126. (651) 490-4700
Cost: $89.90 for 10 passes, $9.99/day, Memberships available
Hours for running: Mon – Fri (5am-10pm), Sat – Sun (6am-8pm)
Distance: 14 laps = 1 mile.

South Washington County Schools

Address: 7362 East Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. (651) 458-6300
Cost:$10 walking punch card pass for 5 visits to any of our three indoor tracks and your 6th visit is free!
Hours: Go here for details.
Distance: 2 Tracks: 8 laps = 1 mile, 6 laps = 1 mile

St. Croix Valley Recreation Center in Stillwater

Address: 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, MN. 55082. (651) 430-2601
Cost: $2.00 daily admission, $20 – 20 punch pass.
Hours for Running: Mon-Fri (6am - 10pm)
Distance: 4.8 laps = 1 mile.

U of M Rec and Wellness Center

Address: University of Minnesota Campus, 123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, MN 55455. (612) 626-6562
Cost: There is a huge range of rates. Must be associated to join. Not open to the public.
Hours for Running: 6:30am – 8am, noon – 1:30pm
Distance: 9 laps = 1 mile.

U.S Bank Stadium

Address: 401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415.612-777-8700
Cost: $3.00
Hours for Running: Tuesdays from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Distance: 696.63m inside lane, 726.55m outside lane.

Vadnais Heights Sports Center

Address: 1490 E. County Road E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110. (651) 481-1000.
Cost: $2.00
Hours: Mon – Fri (7:30 am – 8:30 pm)
Distance: 4 laps = 1 mile.

West St. Paul Sports Dome

Directions: 1655 Livingstone Ave, West St. Paul, MN 55118.
Cost: One of several FREE indoor tracks in Minnesota!
Hours for running: Mon-Fri (opens at 7 am, closing times vary)
Distance: 4 laps = 1 mile.

YWCA in Midtown

Address: 2121 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407. 612-215-4303.
Cost: $62 for an adult (full access). Grab a guest pass from someone who is already a member to check it out.
Hours: Mon-Fri (6am – 11pm), Sat - Sun (8am – 9pm)
Distance: 6 laps = 1 mile.

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