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Without question, Murray State's track facilities are some of the finest in the nation, and the most outstanding in the region.
The centerpiece of the track and field facilities is the nine-lane state-of-the-art running surface. |
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Originally built in 1973 as part of the Roy Stewart Stadium construction project, the track was initially surfaced with a Rekortan running surface used in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. It was resurfaced in the mid-1980's for a cost of $300,000.
MSU alum Marshall Gage was the primary donor and fundraiser for the resurfacing project, which eventually received his name.
MSU officially named the track the Marshall Gage Track on Oct. 4, 1996. Gage ran for the Racers from 1957-61 as a sprinter and hurdler. Gage was the only runner in the 1959 Ohio Valley Conference championships to win three events, placing first int eh 100-yard dash, 120-yard high hurdles and 220-yard low hurdles.
Gage was inducted into the MSU Hall of Fame in 1965 and was also a 1995 Golden Horseshoe Award recipient.
In addition to the nine-lane track, the MSU track and field facilities include spacious, modern locker rooms for men and women, and a well-equipped weight room and training room.
Located inside the stadium are: two long jump pits, a high jump area, a pole vault pit and a shot put area. Discus, javelin and hammer throw facilities are situated just outside the stadium but within the athletic complex.