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Track Lane Distance Calculator

Work out the stagger and actual lap distance for each lane of a standard 400m track.

Lane distances

Lap distance (lane)

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Frequently asked questions

Why is lane 8 so much longer?

Each lane out adds about 7–8m per lap on the bends. Lane 8 is roughly 53m longer per lap than lane 1, which is why the staggered start lines them up fairly.