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How far is it if you do lane 1 through 8 on a track?

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It is approximately 56 m longer per lap if you run in the 8th lane instead of lane 1.

I think the question asks for the total distance run if you fully run all 8 lanes.

If you begin in lane one, then lane 2 etc. through lane 8, this is a convenient way to keep track of how many laps you've done.

If the width of the lanes is 1.27 m (50 inches), and you run around the track once in each lane you will have run
400+408.99+415.959+423.939+431.918+439.898+447.878+455.857 = 3424.439 metres.

Suggestion: switch lanes at a consistant position on a straight section of track.
First answer by Jaluba121. Last edit by AlvinKlippenstein. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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