- Sprints events: for this types of competitions you must run so fast. You have to work with your speed and anaerobic stamina (supleness and strength are important too, but less in this types of events).
-110m hurdles (men) and 100m hurdles (women)
-200 metres
-400 metres
-400m hurdles (men and women)
- Middle Distance Events: are events longer than sprints and up to 3000 metres. You have to work with your speed and anaerobic stamina (supleness and strength are important too, but less in this types of events).
-1500 metres
-3000 metres
- Long Distance Events: are events over 3000 metres. You have to work with your aerobic stamina (supleness and srength are important too, but less in this types of events)
-10000 metres
-Marathon (outside the stadium but finishing in it: 42km195m)
- Relay races: are events in which four athletes participate as a team, passing a metal baton in between. Events commonly contested are:
-4x400m relay
