| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shortest route around the track | Wall Street Journal | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Part of road or running track (6,4) | ||
| Advantageous position in some races, and a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters | Universal | 21 Jul 2020 |
| What many runners try to reach | Newsday | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Prized turf for some races | ||
| Apt address for surgeons? | ||
| Shortest way around the track | ||
| Shortest way around the track | ||
| Pole position |