How a failing, unsafe track in Boise became a competition-ready facility — and turned a single repair call into a decade-long partnership.
Read the StoryYou could see it right away. Worn areas, movement in the surface, even exposed asphalt. It was time.
Bishop Kelly is known for strong athletics. Their track sees constant use from students, coaches, and the surrounding community.
But the surface had reached a breaking point. In some areas the rubber had deteriorated completely, exposing the asphalt beneath. Lane lines showed visible movement — a sign the base itself was shifting. Athletes couldn't safely use the entire track.
It wasn't just old. It had become unreliable.
This wasn't a big contract from the start. We reached out to local schools offering help with track repairs. Bishop Kelly had a tear in the surface. We fixed it.
That first job mattered. It showed how we work. Clear communication. Fair pricing. Work done right.
From there, the school called us back again. And again. Over time, that small repair turned into a trusted relationship.
For a while, repairs were the right move. They helped extend the life of the track and improved safety in the short term.
But over time, the signs became clear. The surface wasn't just worn — it was failing. The base underneath was moving. Continuing to patch it would only delay the problem.
Like most schools, Bishop Kelly had to weigh multiple priorities at once. We walked through every option with them — honestly. Then we helped them pick the one that fit their situation, not ours.
A surface that wouldn't fail again under heavy daily use and harsh Idaho weather.
A track athletes could trust — safe, responsive, and competition-ready.
A solution that made financial sense — not the most expensive, but the right one.
It wasn't the most expensive option — and it didn't need to be. For Bishop Kelly's usage, climate, and financial picture, it was the smart choice. Durability, performance, and a realistic path forward.
Once the decision was made, execution moved quickly. No unnecessary delays. No confusion. A clear plan and solid crews — that's all it took.
Worn rubber stripped out cleanly, exposing the asphalt base for evaluation and preparation.
Asphalt repaired where needed. A stable foundation is the difference between a track that lasts ten years and one that doesn't.
Waterborne poly resin applied in measured layers — durable, safe, and built to competition standards.
Lane lines, event markings, and finishing details — the track ready for athletes the moment it cured.
The change was immediate. What had been unsafe and worn out became a clean, reliable surface. Athletes could use the full track again — including lane one. Coaches had confidence in the facility. The school had something to be proud of.
It went from copper
to platinum.
The system held up for roughly 10 years. The right call, proven by time.
Strip, prep, install, stripe — start to finish.
The surface held up for roughly a decade of heavy use.
Every lane — including lane one — safe and usable again.
A small tear opened the door to a decade of work together.
Track Doctor was built over three decades on one thing. It's what turned a small repair into a long-term partnership — and it's the same approach that continues today.
Every repair, every pour, every stripe — done like it's our own school.
Pick up the phone. Show up when it matters. Return the call-backs.
A decade-long partnership never starts with a pitch — it starts with the work.
If you’re dealing with ongoing repairs or starting to think about replacement, we’ll help you make the right call — based on your budget, your facility, and your long-term needs.
