Wayne Norton Track Camp
at The University of GeorgiaSpec Towns Track
Named in honor of former Georgia track and field legend Forrest "Spec" Towns, the track facility at the University of Georgia is one of the finest in the Southeast.
Situated on the far southwestern corner of the University of Georgia athletic complex, Forrest Towns Track has served as the training ground of numerous NCAA champions, including three-time Olympic gold medalist Gwen Torrence, three-time NCAA shot put champ Brent Noon, three-time NCAA Champion Debbie Ferguson and three-time NCAA Champion Andras Haklits. Most recently, the facility located adjacent to Lumpkin Street has been the training grounds for Reese Hoffa, who is the world's No. 1 shot putter after winning the 2007 World Championships, and Jenny Dahlgren, who completed her career as a three-time NCAA Champion and collegiate record holder.
In preparation for hosting the 1999 Southeastern Conference Championships, several renovations took place during the Fall of 1998. The first step was to resurface the track itself. The running surfaces are made of an open-pored polyurethane and rubber mixture called Rekortan made by the Balsam Corporation. The brick-red Rekortan finish tops all running lanes and field event areas.
The 400-meter track features eight, 42-inch running lanes, two throwing circles with cages, dual vaulting areas, along with two javelin runways, a shot put area, two high jump pits and an ACO AS-135 polyester concrete sports drain system.
The track was constructed during the summer of 1964 and resurfaced twice previously, once in 1972 and again in 1981. The surface was ground down to the original asphalt and resurfaced with a Rekortan finish in 1986.
A 1,000 seat grandstand with restroom and storage facilities was completed in 1987. A fence around the track ensures the safety and, when necessary, the privacy of athletes during training.
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Directions to Spec Towns Track
From Atlanta (Via I-85 North)
From I-85 North, exit onto State Route 316 East. Continue on SR 316 for approx. 40 miles before exiting right onto the Athens By-Pass (State Route 10 Loop). Take the College Station Road exit. Left onto College Station Rd. Right onto East Campus Rd. Left onto Carlton Street. Follow Carlton St. until it dead ends into Lumpkin Street and take a left. Take the next left onto Pinecrest Drive and the Butts-Mehre Building is the first building on the left. Spec Towns Track is directly behind the Butts-Mehre Building.
