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Typical long-distance track races range from 3000 metres (1.87 miles) to 10,000 metres (6.2 miles), cross country races usually cover 5 to 12 km (3 to 7 1 ⁄ 2 miles), while road races can be significantly longer, reaching 100 km (62 mi) and beyond.
Long-distance relay races (1 C, 11 P) S. Skyrunning competitions (6 C, 43 P) U. Ultramarathons (5 C, 49 P) V. Vertical kilometer running competitions (1 C, 12 P) W.
The 3000 m was used as a women's long-distance event, entering the World Championship programme in 1983 and Olympic programme in 1984, but this was abandoned in favour of a women's 5000 m event in 1995. [50] Marathons, while long-distance races, are typically run on street courses, and often are run separately from other track and field events.
Long-distance running competitions (18 C, 42 P) S. Ski marathons (2 C, 29 P) Pages in category "Long-distance races" This category contains only the following page.
Race courses are usually held on the streets of major cities and towns but can be on any road. World Athletics recognizes eleven common distances for road races that are eligible to be counted for records if they meet the eligibility criteria: 1 mile (1,609.3 m), 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), 15 kilometres (9.3 mi), 10 miles (16.1 km), 20 kilometres (12.4 mi), half marathon ...
Long-distance running competitions (18 C, 42 P) D. Long-distance running disciplines (4 C, 15 P) M. Mountain running (5 C, 7 P) R. Road running (10 C, 4 P)
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres (c. 26 mi 385 yd), [1] usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions. More than 800 marathons are held worldwide each year, with ...
Competitions are typically long distance races of 3 km (1.9 mi) or more which are usually held in autumn and winter. Cross country's most successful athletes often compete in long-distance track and road events as well. The Crick Run in England in 1838 was the first recorded instance of an organised cross country competition.