of the manual setting out the 400m standard Track section 2.2.1 shows in detail the setting out plan and dimensions
The Track comprises 2 semicircles, each with a radius of 36.50m, which are joined by two straights, each 84.39m in length.Ĥ lanes but the last is not used for international running competition. Furthermore, the area inside the track is large enough to accommodate all throwingĮvents and also a standard football (soccer) pitch (68m x 105m). The 400m Standard Track (the Track) has straight and curved sections of almost equal length and uniform bends which are most suitable to the running rhythm of athletes. There are three basic types of track surface-synthetic, unbound mineral (cinder) and grass.Steeplechase track as for oval track with a permanent water jump.Straight with minimum of six lanes for sprints and hurdles.Oval track with at least four lanes and safety zones measuring no less than 1m on the inside and outside.The 400m oval track forms the basis of a multi‑sports arena and its dimensions are dependent on the requirements of other sports. Track events include sprint, middle distance, hurdle and steeplechase events. This layout avoids undue disruption of events byĬeremonies and counterbalances the concentration of interest in the finish area. The field events are evenly distributed over the arena to avoid congestion and to satisfy the needs of the spectators. This diagram below the layout recommended by the IAAF as Standard Competition Area. If you are in doubt as to what is appropriate consult your state sporting association. The safety of athletes must be paramount in making such decisions. For club and school competitions, the dimensions of horizontal jumps landing areas, distance to take‑off boards, the lengths of runways, dimensions of landingĪreas etc may be reduced. The IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008 (the manual) stipulates dimensionsĪnd equipment for international and other high class competition by elite athletes. These tracks are also used for non‑sporting events such
Generally athletics tracks are multi‑purpose with the interior of the 400m track used as a pitch for soccer, gridiron and rugby. Particularly in respect of the infrastructure. The staging of competitions at higher levels normally entails more extensive requirements for the sports facility, Sports facilities for track and field athletics are generally used for daily training as well as for staging regional or local competitions.