In general, the track can not have an overall length of more than 440 yards or 402.34 meters. Its configuration includes, opposite each other, two straight sections and two curved so-called "petals" (virage). It is divided into 6 - 8 corridors, marked with white markings, each with a width of 1.22 m - 1.25 m. In modern times, the track is covered by a special industrial elastomeric ceramic material (carpet).
Also with the term athletics is marked all the competitions, especially of the classic sports, which are held in this area and which includes:
