Temple University Athletics
Cross Country Volunteers at Annual Belmont Plateau Hall of Fame Classic
8.29.16 | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
On Sunday morning, men's and women's cross country volunteered at the 2nd annual Belmont Hall of Fame Classic. The Classic, which serves as a fundraiser for maintaining the Belmont Plateau course, also nominates athletes to be inducted into the hall of fame. Â
The Owls served as course marshals, guiding the runners through the three races. "Belmont Plateau is our home cross country course so no one knows the trails better than we do," says head coach James Snyder, who is also on the hall of fame selection committee.
This year's hall of fame class included long-time Temple cross country coach, Jack St. Clair. Nicknamed "The Saint", St. Clair developed the five-mile course at Belmont Plateau. According to Snyder, the course is one of the most challenging in the country and truly embodies what it means to be "Temple tough."
"Volunteering at this race is important to our team," Snyder explains. "The funds raised help ensure that our course is well maintained so that we, along with other teams are able to train here each fall."
Founded by local running coach Dave Thomas, the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame honors the talented runners, coaches, officials and championship teams that have competed at Belmont in the past, while keeping alive the traditions of Philadelphia cross country for future generations.
The Owls served as course marshals, guiding the runners through the three races. "Belmont Plateau is our home cross country course so no one knows the trails better than we do," says head coach James Snyder, who is also on the hall of fame selection committee.
This year's hall of fame class included long-time Temple cross country coach, Jack St. Clair. Nicknamed "The Saint", St. Clair developed the five-mile course at Belmont Plateau. According to Snyder, the course is one of the most challenging in the country and truly embodies what it means to be "Temple tough."
"Volunteering at this race is important to our team," Snyder explains. "The funds raised help ensure that our course is well maintained so that we, along with other teams are able to train here each fall."
Founded by local running coach Dave Thomas, the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame honors the talented runners, coaches, officials and championship teams that have competed at Belmont in the past, while keeping alive the traditions of Philadelphia cross country for future generations.
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