Marshall Regional Track & Field Complex
The official groundbreaking for the Marshall Regional Track & Field complex was on April 14, 2014. The complex is located on the northeast corner of the SMSU campus and is a renovation and expansion of the existing Mattke Field stadium. The project is a partnership with SMSU and Marshall Schools.
The Marshall Regional Track and Field Complex includes a 9-lane, double bend, 400-meter track and includes a water jump pit, hurdle for the steeplechase and high jump area. An NCAA regulation, synthetic turf, soccer/football field is also placed within the track. Also included in the complex are track and field facilities located north of the stadium and consist of long/triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and the javelin. The complex was completed in the fall of 2014, with the official ribbon-cutting on Oct. 25, 2014. The grand opening was held on April 14, 2015, prior to the first high school track & field meet held at the complex.
Construction Timeline
April 4, 2014 April 14, 2014April 21, 2014May 13, 2014May 21, 2014June 13, 2014June 23, 2014June 25, 2014July 1, 2014July 8, 2014July 14, 2014July 23, 2014Aug. 1, 2014Aug. 11, 2014Aug. 25, 2014Sept. 11, 2014Oct. 25, 2014