Run-up to the Marathon

Running as a sport

There are several types of running competitions, which can be sorted according to location and distance. Running on the track is a part of athletics. It includes the sprint (100 up to 400 meters), middle distance races (up to 3,000 meters) and long distance races up to 10 km. On the track you can also see relay races, where teams of four athletes compete handing over a baton, and races over hurdles.

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