General Rules:

• Throughout the race, sprinters must run in specified lanes and must not cross lanes.

• Athletes can break inside in races with a crowded start. They start from staggered positions in the 800-meter race and can break inside after the first curve.

• Athletes can break inside after the start of lengthier races such as 1500 meters, 5000 meters, and 10000 meters.

• Throughout the race, sprinters should avoid stepping on white lines that outline their lanes.

• The starter pistol and the blocks both have sensors. The athlete is disqualified if he or she makes a false start.

• Athletes are not allowed to touch the other side of the start line with their hands or feet before making the 'set' instruction or firing the starter pistol.

• During the race, athletes should not distract other competitors.

• The referee may order the race to be restarted if an athlete is interrupted, or he may ask the athlete to compete in the following round.

• Athletes may leave the track before the race is finished voluntarily, but they are not permitted to return; otherwise, they will be disqualified.