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Recognizing and honoring exceptionally outstanding running careers

Class of 2008

Darryl Beardall
Mort Gray
Carl Jackson

Nominations submitted to the Hall of Fame Committee by November 1 of each year will be considered for induction in the following year. The Hall of Fame Committee will present to the membership at the December Club Meeting a list of up to three candidates for ratification. Nominees should meet the following minimum requirements:

  • 60 years of age or older
  • Empire Runners Club member for 5 years or longer (current membership not required)
  • Met or bettered in at least one certified track or road running event an age-graded performance standard of 80% ("National Class"), based on the most recent age-graded standards published by the World Association of Veteran Athletes. Click Here for an easy to use online calculator to determine if a time meets the qualifying standard of 80%.
  • Demonstrated longevity in an outstanding running career.

    More information about nominating a candidate to the Hall of Fame can be found on the HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM