Track and Field Events

Track and Field Events

Track and field athletics are divided into three main categories: track events, field events, and combined events. Below is a comprehensive list of all events under each category.

1. Track Events (Running Races)

Sprint Races

• 100 meters
• 200 meters
• 400 meters

Middle-Distance Races

• 800 meters
• 1,500 meters
• 3,000 meters

Long-Distance Races

• 5,000 meters
• 10,000 meters
• Marathon (42.195 km)
• Half Marathon (21.0975 km)

Hurdles and Steeplechase

• 100 meters hurdles (women)
• 110 meters hurdles (men)
• 400 meters hurdles
• 3,000 meters steeplechase

Relay Races

• 4 × 100 meters relay
• 4 × 400 meters relay
• Mixed 4 × 400 meters relay
• Medley relay (varied distances)

Race Walking

• 10 km race walk (varies in youth categories)
• 20 km race walk
• 35 km race walk
• 50 km race walk (historically included)

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2. Field Events

Jumping Events

• High jump
• Pole vault
• Long jump
• Triple jump

Throwing Events

• Shot put
• Discus throw
• Hammer throw
• Javelin throw

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3. Combined Events (Multiple Disciplines)

• Decathlon (Men – 10 events)
  • 100 meters
  • Long jump
  • Shot put
  • High jump
  • 400 meters
  • 110 meters hurdles
  • Discus throw
  • Pole vault
  • Javelin throw
  • 1,500 meters
• Heptathlon (Women – 7 events)
  • 100 meters hurdles
  • High jump
  • Shot put
  • 200 meters
  • Long jump
  • Javelin throw
  • 800 meters
• Indoor Heptathlon (Men – 7 events)
  • 60 meters
  • Long jump
  • Shot put
  • High jump
  • 60 meters hurdles
  • Pole vault
  • 1,000 meters
• Indoor Pentathlon (Women – 5 events)
  • 60 meters hurdles
  • High jump
  • Shot put
  • Long jump
  • 800 meters

These events form the core of track and field athletics in international competitions such as the Olympics, World Athletics Championships, and various national championships.