Tara Smurla

Tara Smurla
Tara Smurla
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Cedar Grove, N.J.
  • Position:
    Distance
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • High School:
    Cedar Grove
  • Events:
    Distance
Bio

2023-24: Smurla competed in the mile, 800, 1500, 3000, 5000, 10k, and 4x800m events.

2022-23: Smurla competed in the 6k event in the cross country season and also competed in the 800, 1500m, the mile, 3000m, 5000m, and 10,000m events in the track and field season. Smurla was awarded Lnadmark All-Conference First Team Honors in the cross country season, along with Rookie of the Year. Also earned NCAA DIII Metro All-Region Honors for finishing in the top 35 at the cross country regionals. Smurla was also awarded the USTFCCCA Academic Award. Awarded Landmark All-Conference Second-Team in the 5000m run. Awarded Second Team All-Conference in the 10,000m run along with USTFCCCA's Metro All-Region 10,000m Team. 

News mentions
action pictures of women's track & field all-region
Six Greyhounds Garner 2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Metro Region Honors

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- The Moravian University women’s track & field team has had six student-athletes selected for seven spots on the 2025 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region.

Junior Margie Rayne competes in the shot put during the Coach P Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track this spring.
Moravian Ties for 13th at 2025 AARTFC Outdoor Championships to Close Out Season

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team finished in a tie for 13th of 41 teams scoring points after the second and final day of the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at Williams (Mass.) College Thursday as the Greyhounds recorded 23 points.

Junior Tara Smurla races in the 10,000-meter run at the Coach P Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track this year. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Tied for 13th after First Day of AARTFC Championships as Smurla Wins 10K

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad is tied for 13th of 27 teams scoring points with ten points on the first day of the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at Williams (Mass.) College Wednesday.

headshots of all-conference winners
Greyhounds Have 10 Garner Landmark Women's Track & Field All-Conference Honors; Rayne & Baumann Receive Major Awards

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad has had had ten student-athletes garner 15 All-Conference selections from the Landmark Conference for their performances at the 2025 Landmark Outdoor Championships last weekend hosted by Susquehanna University as the Greyhounds won their 15th Landmark Conference Outdoor title and first since 2022.

Margie Rayne for Honey Stinger
Rayne Named Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Junior thrower Margie Rayne of the Moravian University’s women’s track & field team has been named the Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger for her performance last week.

The Greyhounds after winning the 2025 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championship at Susquehanna University. Photo by Rick Blair
Greyhounds Capture 15th Landmark Conference Outdoor Title

SELINSGROVE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad captured the 2025 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championship by 33 points as the program won its 15th Landmark outdoor title and 28th overall outdoor crown Sunday at Susquehanna University after the second day of competition.

Junior Margie Rayne leads five Greyhounds on the podium in the hammer thrown at the 2025 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by Susquehanna University. Photo by Rick Blair
Moravian Wins Three Events & Leads 2025 Landmark Conference Championships after Opening Day

SELINSGROVE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team won three events and recorded six All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks on the first day of the 2025 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Saturday being hosted by Susquehanna University. The Greyhounds lead the eight teams that have scored with 82 points while Elizabethtown College and the host River Hawks are tied for second with 33 points. 

Junior Margie Rayne competes in the discus during the Coach P Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Hit Four Regional Qualifying Marks at John & Carol Covart Classic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad posted four All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks and won one event at the John & Carol Covart Classic hosted by Lehigh University Friday and Saturday.

Senior Amber Poniktera runs during the 2024 Coach P Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Hounds Record Four Regional Marks at Bison Outdoor Classic

LEWISBURG, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad recorded four All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks on the opening day of the Bucknell University Bison Outdoor Classic Saturday.

Senior Rachael Goodman races during the 2024 Coach P Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Posts Two Regional Qualifiers at Sam Howell Invitational

PRINCETON, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad sent two runners to the Sam Howell Invitational at Princeton University, and both competitors posted All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks.

Senior Abby Giamoni and juniors Kara Vashey and Ali Haefele with podium finishes at the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Championships at Ithaca (N.Y.) College. Photos courtesy of Ithaca Athletic Communciations.
Moravian Finishes 17th at 2025 AARTFC Indoor Championships

ITHACA, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad finished 17th at the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Indoor Championships after the second day of competition at Ithaca (N.Y.) College Saturday. 

Junior Tara Smurla races during the Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University's Rauch Field House this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Tied for 23rd after Opening Day at AARTFC Indoor Championships

ITHACA, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team is tied for 23rd of 29 teams scoring points on the first day of action Friday at the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Championships being hosted by Ithaca College.

Head shots of landmark all-conference honorees
13 Greyhounds Garner Landmark Women’s Indoor Track & Field All-Conference Honors; Moravian Named Coaching Staff of the Year

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team had a total of 13 student-athletes honored by the Landmark Conference for their performances at the 2025 Landmark Indoor Championships last weekend at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, Maryland.

The Greyhounds as the 2025 Landmark Conference Women's Indoor Track & Field Champions. Photo courtesy of the Landmark Conference.
Moravian Women Capture 13th Indoor Landmark Conference Indoor Title

LANDOVER, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad captured the 2025 Landmark Conference Indoor Championship by 28 points as the program won its 13th Landmark indoor title and 27th overall indoor crown Saturday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex.

Freshman Emma Shafnisky competes the 60-meter hurdles during the Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University's Rauch Field House this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Post Four Regional Qualifiers at Penn State Tune-Up

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team posted four All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks at the Penn State University Tune-Up Friday.

Senior Abby Giamoni runs the 400-meter dash during the Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University's Rauch Field House. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Giamoni Breaks 200-Meter Dash Record at Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational

BOSTON, Mass. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad set one school record and posted three All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying times at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational Saturday.

Abby Giamoni for Honey Stinger Award
Giamoni Selected as Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior sprinter Abby Giamoni of the Moravian University’s women’s indoor track & field team has been selected as the Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger for her performance last week.

Junior Ali Haefele competes in the long jump during the Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University's Rauch Field House. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Posts Five Regional Qualifying Marks and Wins Three Events at Bomber Invitational

ITHACA, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad posted five All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks and won three events at the Ithaca (N.Y.) College Bomber Invitational Saturday.

Junior Sarah Rice and sophomore Alyssa Hockenberry run during their heat of the mile run at the Franklin & Marshall College Coach I Invitational. Photo by Abby Smith '27
Hounds Win Pair of Events at Franklin & Marshall

LANCASTER, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team won a pair of events at the Franklin & Marshall College Coach I Invitational Saturday.

Junior Caroline Melillo clears the bar in the high jump at the Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University's Rauch Field House. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Posts Three Event Titles at Moravian Indoor Meet

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad hosted the Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University’s Rauch Field House Saturday as the Greyhounds returned from a five week break with three event titles.

Junior Tara Smurla runs during the 2024 Moravian Indoor Meet at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Hounds Run in Ursinus Bow Tie Invitational

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team had its distance student-athletes race in the Ursinus College Bow Tie Invitational Saturday in the opening weekend of the season. 

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