Friends of Section IX Track & Field Hall of Fame prepares for 2026 induction ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026

The Friends of Section IX Track & Field Hall of Fame will induct its ninth class on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Town of Wallkill Golf Club in Middletown, followed by a banquet at 2 p.m. This year’s inductees include official Tom McTaggart, coaches Mike Smith and George Cline, and athletes such as Lisa Hennings and Gwen McCrae, among others. Special recognition will be given to late sportswriter Chuck Hahn. The event is intended to honor contributions to the sport and recognize the achievements of the honorees.
- •Induction ceremony on Oct. 25 at Town of Wallkill Golf Club
- •Includes Tom McTaggart, Mike Smith, and special honoree Chuck Hahn
- •Athletes being inducted include Lisa Hennings and Gwen McCrae
- •Banquet follows the ceremony at 2 p.m.
- •Ninth class of the Friends of Section IX Track & Field Hall of Fame
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Friends of Section IX Track & Field Hall of Fame 2026 class set
"Friends of Section IX Track and Field Hall of Fame to induct newest members this Sunday, Oct. 25. Here's more on the honorees.
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