Pole Vault Raised Runways

Smooth Transition for Peak Performance

Transform your long jump landing experience with our expertly crafted Gill Raised Runway; LJ Sect W/Slant For Softshell Sandpit. Designed with athletes in mind, this runway section offers a perfectly balanced architecture that ensures a smooth transition from approach to landing. Feel the adrenaline of breaking your personal best with each leap, knowing that every component is optimized for stability and consistency. Elevate your training sessions with this precision-engineered runway, tailored for those seeking more than just equipment—a true competitive edge.

Durability Meets Precision Engineering

Constructed to withstand the demands of robust use, the Gill Long Jump Runway Section doesn’t just promise durability; it guarantees it. Engineered with the signature Gill quality, this model RR300 incorporates a slanted front edge precisely aligned with the Soft Shell Sand Pit Form. This meticulous design ensures that athletes enjoy a seamless and safe transition every time. Whether you're coaching a promising newcomer or a seasoned athlete, this runway section offers the best foundation for perfecting technique and enhancing performance.

Customizable and Convenient Set-Up

Crafted for versatility, the Gill Long Jump Runway Section effortlessly integrates with existing sand pits and the specified Soft Shell Sand Pit Form. It comes with a blanking lid and tray, allowing for a straightforward and efficient assembly process. Though the take-off boards are sold separately, their addition completes a professional-grade setup, allowing you to customize accordingly. Ideal for sports facilities aiming to offer top-notch equipment, this runway section is a valuable investment in your athletic program’s success. Store under cover during off-seasons to maintain its pristine condition, ensuring that when the time comes, it's ready to perform at its peak.

The Gill Base Runway Section (RR100) is the foundational building block of a Gill Raised Runway system, forming the main span that carries athletes from the runway's start back toward the event area. Raised runways let programs stage long jump, triple jump, or pole vault approaches above ground level for premium, portable, championship-caliber facilities — and the RR100 base sections make up the bulk of that runway length.

Key features & specs:

• Base Runway Section, model RR100 — the main run-up portion of a raised runway system
• Sections run from the event section (long jump, triple jump, or pole vault) back to the end of the runway
• Designed to strap together for a firm, secure fit between adjoining sections
• Built with leveling-feet clearance so a forklift can move sections for end-of-year storage
• Track surface not included — apply your chosen running surface for a seamless finish
• Combine with Gill event and take-off board sections to build a complete raised runway

Coach's tip: Plan your total runway length first, then order enough RR100 base sections to reach the event section from your desired approach distance. Care: Store sections under cover in the off-season and keep the strap connections and leveling feet clean and functional.

When you run pole vault on a Gill Raised Runway, the landing pit has to sit at the same elevated height as the approach — and the Gill Raised Runway Foam Pole Vault Pit Risers (RR500) make that simple. These lightweight, durable risers lift your existing pole vault pit to match the height of the Raised Runway system, keeping your plant-to-landing geometry safe and correct.

Key features & specs:

• Raise your existing pole vault pit to match the Gill Raised Runway height
• Lightweight yet durable foam construction for easy handling
• Multiple configurations available to fit your specific pit size
• Maintains proper, safe alignment between the raised runway and landing system

Essential for any program using a Gill Raised Runway for pole vault competition or practice. Confirm the correct riser configuration for your pit dimensions when ordering, position the risers securely beneath the pit per Gill's instructions before use, and store them indoors and dry to keep the foam intact and supportive for years of vaulting.

The Gill Raised Runway Soft Shell Sand Pit Form (RR400) completes a Gill Raised Runway long jump or triple jump setup with a high-functioning, elevated sand pit. Its lightweight outer shell holds sand securely for both practice and competition, giving jumpers a true, regulation landing surface as part of a fully portable, above-ground runway system.

Key features & specs:

• High-level functioning sand pit form for Gill Raised Runway systems
• Lightweight outer shell holds sand during practice and competition
• Integrates with the Raised Runway system for a complete elevated jump venue
• Available in 11 colors to match your program or facility

An excellent choice for facilities building a portable or indoor horizontal-jumps setup where an in-ground pit isn't an option. Set the form on a level, stable surface and fill it with clean jump-grade sand, rake and maintain the sand between attempts for a safe landing, and keep the shell clean and stored dry between seasons to maximize its service life.

The Gill Raised Runway Vault Box Section (RR200) is the pole vault plant-box component of Gill's modular Raised Runway system, letting you build a competition-quality elevated vault approach on virtually any flat surface. It shares the same footprint as the RR100 Base Runway Section and integrates a regulation vault box, so vaulters get a true, consistent plant every time.

Key features & specs:

• Vault box runway section for the Gill Raised Runway system
• Same dimensions as the RR100 Base Runway Section for seamless assembly
• Includes an integrated 502 Aluminum Vault Box
• Creates a level, elevated pole vault approach on any flat surface
• Track surface not included

Ideal for facilities and event organizers building a portable or indoor pole vault runway where a permanent in-ground box isn't possible. Assemble it on a flat, stable base and connect it to your base runway sections per Gill's instructions, keep the vault box clear of debris, and store the sections indoors and dry to protect the system for years of competition use.