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 event

How is a marathon course measured?A road course is measured along the shortest route a runner could follow within the part of the road open to the race.

Conduct and kit

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

All Road running rules rules