A longer sprint that tests both speed and stamina. The fastest time from start to finish wins.
Runners race one at a time and are timed individually
The timekeeper starts the watch on the starter's visual arm-drop signal (not the whistle sound) so every runner is timed the same way
Runners must stay in their designated lane for the entire race
A whistle will signal the start of the race — any movement past the start line before the whistle will count as a false start (false starts will be penalized by being put 5m behind after 2nd false start)
Time is recorded when the participant's torso (chest/shoulders, not the head, arms, or legs) crosses the finish line