2026 Hall of Fame Banquet & Inductees Ceremony
The most prestigious weekend in Indiana Track and Field is this coming weekend, Saturday, June 20th, in Terre Haute, Indiana.
This event honors each year’s nominated Hall of Fame Class of Track & Field inductees.
The 2026 Hall of Fame Class has been selected for induction by the Indiana Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC) and will be initiated and enshrined at the Indiana Track & Field Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana.
This annual Hall of Fame Ceremony recognizes and preserves the most outstanding performances, record-breaking achievements, and exceptional accomplishments of these selected Indiana athletes and coaches from across the state.
The 2026 Class of the Indiana Track & Field Hall of Fame Inductees are:
- Shane Crawford – Winamac High School – Class of 2007
- Jimm Stack – Hobart High School – Class of 1986
- Charlie Koeppen – Carmel High School – Class of 2004
- John Goldsberry – South Bend Adams High School – Class of 1945
- Keith Talley – Indianapolis Northwest High School – Class of 1982
- William Richardson – Culver Military Academy – Class of 1922
- Charles Hornbostel – Evansville Central High School – Class of 1928
- Coach Jon Siau – Evansville North HS / Evansville Harrison HS Evansville Harrison – Class of 1967
- Coach Walter E. Thurston – Mishawaka High School
- Sarah Pease – South Central High School (Elizabeth, IN) –
Class of 2000
- Coach Julie Alano – Hamilton Southeastern High School –
(Waldron, IN) – Class of 1994
- 1973 – 4 x 440 Relay – White’s Institute High School –
Coach Charles Gainther & the Relay Athletes John Maggott 1973 – James Brasher 1974 – Nike McDonald 1973 & Elix Brewer 1973
Individual photos available for media use upon request.
Indiana Track & Field Museum Director and former Indiana University Track & Field Coach Marshall Goss states,
“It’s an honor to recognize these exceptional Track & Field Athletes and Coaches into the Hall of Fame. This eveningwill not only celebrate Indiana’s very best in Track & Field but also the winning and championship history of Indiana’s track & field athletes and coaches”.
On Saturday, June 20th, 2026, these honored individuals will be acknowledged during a pre-banquet reception beginning at 1:00 PM at the Indiana Track & Field Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana, which is free and open to the public.
The main event, the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, begins at 5:00 PM at the Idle Creek Golf Course banquet facilities, also in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The main Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony includes food and beverages for attendees. Tickets for this portion of the day’s activities require a $40.00 fee.
This ceremony will recognize each athlete and coach individually, including posthumous honorees.
MEDIA – For more information, background history, and stories about any of these Coaches and Athletes, or the reception and ceremony times and locations for the 2026 Hall of Fame Indiana Track & Field Induction, see media relations contact information below or our website.
All of the Track & Field Hall of Fame inductees are prominently on display at the Indiana Track & Field Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana.
MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
JOHN MILES – MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS –
PHONE – 317-319-3309 – Email – JMiles@One-EyedJacks.us
ABOUT THE INDIANA TRACK & FIELD MUSEUM
The Indiana Track & Field Museum opened in October 2011.
This Museum was created to provide a facility that will preserve historical moments, display records, and exhibits about Indiana’s greatest track & field athletes, teams, coaches, and supporting individuals.
This Museum is curated with historic records from the late 1800s to the present, featuring inspirational stories, achievements, and memorabilia.
This includes displays featuring Indiana Olympians and the evolution of equipment used in sporting events. It also features all of the recorded Hall of Fame Inductees.
This museum is believed to be the only dedicated facility in the country honoring a state’s high school track and field achievements.
The Indiana Track & Field Hall of Fame Museum is located right off I-70 exit # 11 B
5353 E. Margaret Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47803.
The Hall of Fame Museum is ADA-Compliant with wheelchair and stroller accessibility.
PARKING AND ADMISSION IS FREE OF CHARGE.
See Hall of Fame Museum – Video link: https://youtu.be/kPoJTtMHkC8?si=-_Q_RFLPSQXusyhL
See 2026 Indiana Track & Field Hall of Fame Inductees video link: https://youtu.be/UsL0mBsPULI
Website: IndianaTrackCCHoF.com
