R.V. CHRISTIAN TRACK COMPLEX

In 2018, the Wildcats welcomed a renovation to R.V. Christian Track that brought a resurfacing of the track, lighting fixtures as well as a number of other improvements to the facility.

The R.V. Christian Track and Field complex includes an 8-lane Beynon BSS-2000 system with Hobart encapsulate with exchange zones highlighted in Wildcat purple. The track also includes an inside purple lane and purple field event runways. The track features unique K-State branding with Powercat logos placed at the Northeast and Southwest corners of the track and K-State Track and Field lettering on the south end of the track.

Inside the eight-lane gray and purple track, R.V. Christian hosts a number of field events on the infield of the track, including two horizontal jump pits, a high jump pit, pole vault pit and javelin throw area. At the northwest corner of the track, the Wildcats also implemented the Mark A. Chapman Shot Put area.

In addition to the renovation of the track, the 2018 renovations included the installation of four lighting fixtures and a  press box located on the west side of the complex.

The R.V. Christian Complex also features a Ring of Honor, men's and women's locker room, team room and offices located at the northeast corner of the stadium.

Permanent seating for approximately 2,500 is located on the west side of the facility, which was originally constructed in 1973 prior to a $1.4 million renovation in 2004. Additional seating for nearly 500 is installed on the east side of the track.

A substantial contribution from the estate of Dr. R.V. Christian, a 1911 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine, made the first facility possible.

The R.V. Christian Track Complex was put to the test in 2005, as it was the site of the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships. It was the first Big 12 Conference meet held in Manhattan and first outdoor conference championship since the Big Eight Championships in 1985. Over the course of the three day meet, 14 facility records were broken.

With easy access to the track and other field venues, this sparkling new facility offers the K-State outdoor track and field teams a place to prepare for competition, hold team meetings, gather for team events, or just to relax before or after practice or events.

Outside the building is the K-State Track and Field Ring of Honor. The half-circle shaped monument at the entrance to the track and field locker room and team room features names and dates of past stars of the celebrated K-State track and field history.