Red is the most popular color for athletics running tracks as it is the most UV

stable.

All lanes are marked by white lines. The line on the right hand side of each lane
is included in the measurement of the width of each lane. All start lanes and the finish
line are marked at right angles to the lane lines.

The start/finish line is the most significant marking on the track.

Since only the inside lane equals 400 meters, every lane radiating outwards adds
some distance.

The stagger start is when the competitors start at different times or in different positions.

The home straight is the length of track extending to the finish line.

The back straight is the length of track across the field from the home straight.

Relay Exchange Zones are marked by a set of triangles. This area inside the set
of triangles delineates where teammates can exchange a baton during relays, such as
4×100, 4×200, 4×400, 4xmile, and Distance Medley Relay.

The break line shows where staggered runners in specific events are allowed to cut in.

Lines also show a variety of race starts. The 1,500-meter start marks the
beginning of the official distance run at the Olympics, 109 meters shy of a 1,609-meter
regulation mile. Hurdle starts for women are the same as the 100-meter run, while men
use higher hurdles and run 110 meters.

A waterfall start is the extended start line used when there is an overflow of
runners in a distance event.

Normal Markings:

Solid, straight white lines across the track

Solid curved white line across the track

Solid white line across each lane

Solid straight white line with green mark in center across each lane

Solid straight white line with blue mark in center across each lane for

Solid green curved line across track from lane 2 to outside for break line

Straight solid blue line across track

Straight solid blue line across each lane

Solid straight yellow line across each lane

Solid straight orange line across each lane

Solid curved white lines across the outside 4 lanes

Hurdles:
Pink 70 Hurdles Yellow 100 Hurdles
Orange 75 Hurdles Blue 110 Hurdles
Black 80 Hurdles Green 300/400 Hurdles(only at sides of lane)

Outdoors hurdles markings, especially on back straight, may be triangular to

indicate direction of race. This allows for races to be run in the opposite direction in
adverse weather conditions.