The field and the equipment

Measurements and equipment: what officials check, rarely what decides a match.

Officials' detail · 2 rules · Step 4 of 4

The race

What sort of route is a road walk held on?A road walk is held on a circuit that should be between 1 km and 2 km round, so the walkers pass the same points many times.

Conduct and kit

What must an athlete wear to race?Athletes may race barefoot or in athletic shoes that meet World Athletics' shoe regulations.

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