Abstract: A cushioned track surface for sporting events comprises superposed courses of materials. The track surface comprises courses of: (a) an underlying course of particulate material, (b) an intermediate course of fibrous material, (c) a binding course of shredded paper and (d) a wear surface course of additional fibrous material. The binding course serves a function of holding together the intermediate and wear surface course of fibrous material so as to prolong the durability of the track surface while at the same time providing good drainage and good footing.