Mid-Pacific Institute celebrated the groundbreaking of its $7.5-million track and field facility on May 27. The new facility will cover nearly five acres replacing the old athletic fields and will feature a six-lane track and designated area for field events.

G70 is designing the project.

“For decades, our track and field athletes had to travel to other campuses just to practice. The time spent on buses added up,” said Rick Hendrix, Mid-Pacific track and field head coach, in a press release. “This new facility is a game-changer for the future of our program and a step forward for our student-athletes. It gives them a space where they can train, compete and grow with pride, right here on campus.”

Aside from track-and-field practices and field events, the facility will provide space for K-12 physical education and sport conditioning, flag football, soccer, school events and Mid-Pacific annual commencement ceremonies during the off-season.

In addition to the track and field facility, the project also includes a revitalization of Wailele Spring, a culturally significant freshwater spring located between Wood Hall and the athletic field.

“We’re so grateful for the donors whose support helped make this track and field facility a reality,” said Dr. Paul Turnbull, president of Mid-Pacific Institute, in the release. “The start of construction marks an important step forward for Mid-Pacific, and I’m proud of what this means for the future of our athletics program and school community.”