400m on a 400m track

[bad_coupon]

How to find that exact distance on a standard athletic track? Is it the innermost lane?

I found this:
http://www.csgnetwork.com/disttracklanecalc.html

and it says yes.

Then I found this:
http://baldrunner.com/2008/02/16/oval-track-run-iloilo-city-part-2/

and it says that they're often off by a few meters.


Discuss.

 

[RollinDownRodeo]

I'm sure Lane 1 is 400 meters around since I believe during a 400m race the runner in lane 1 starts at the "finish line".

 

[tri4ben]

There are tracks that are 400 meters and 440 yards which is about 402 meters. I think that is where the confusion lies.

 

[SnowMongoose]

unless you're hoping to become a 400m runner in some competitive atmosphere, I doubt the difference is relevant to any training you might undertake.

 

[bad_coupon]

Thanks for the replies.

unless you're hoping to become a 400m runner in some competitive atmosphere, I doubt the difference is relevant to any training you might undertake.

It's solely for when I'm ready to boast over the internet.