athletics track

Runners' looped course

An athletics track is an oval running surface, typically 400 meters around, used for track and field events.

Most feature eight lanes for sprints and relays, with the infield hosting jumping and throwing events.

She trains at the athletics track every morning.

In American English, simply called a track.

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surface and venue type

athletics trackfield

Area of specialty

grass field · playing field · turf · infield · football pitch

athletic discipline venue

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Sand area for leaping events

infield · stands · spectator seating

venue formality

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Path through wilderness

footpath · wilderness · cross-country course · backcountry · dirt road

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G