Individual Races: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Relays: 4 x 100 (400 relay), 4 x 200 (800 relay), 4 x 400 (1600 relay)
The track events are the running events associated with track & field. For training purposes, coaches will practice and divide these running events into sprint or distance events. Listed below are what will be considered distance and sprint events for track. Hurdles are part of running events at meets but will be listed with field events since athletes will train for this separately during the field portion of practice.
Middle Distance & Distance Events
400 Meters = 1 lap around track
800 Meters = 2 laps around track
1600 Meters (Mile) = 4 laps around track
4 x 400 Meter Relay = 4 runners each run 1 lap around
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Sprint Events
100 Meters = straight away portion or 1/4 lap around track
200 Meters = curve and straight away portion or 1/2 lap around track
4 x 100 Meter Relay = 4 runners each run 100 m around
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4 x 200 Meter Relay = 4 runners each run 200 m around
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O'Neill Track & Field