Robert T. Maxson Track

Included in the Van Norman complex is Robert T. Maxson Track, home to the Mountaineer track & field teams. Maxson Track went through a complete renovation in the summer of 2012 with full resurfacing of the facility and the expansion from a six lane track to an eight lane track.

In addition to the eight-lane track, Maxson Track includes a high jump area at the East end of the facility and jump and pole vault pits in the Northeast end of the facility. Following the renovation of the the Van Norman complex, all throwing events were moved to Russell Practice Field, a short walk away from Maxson Track. The throws area features separate discus and hammer cages, a shot put area, and an all-weather javelin runway.

Maxson Track played host to the 2006 and 2016 PSAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Maxson Track is named for Robert T. Maxson who passed away suddenly in December of 1975 at the age of 45. Soon after his death, the college’s council of trustees voted to name the track in his honor.

Maxson, a 1952 graduate of Mansfield, joined the faculty of his alma mater as an associate professor in the health and physical education department in 1967. A year later, Maxson instituted track & field as a sport at Mansfield. Maxson served as the track & field and cross country coach and was an assistant basketball coach under Ed Wilson.