Technical Specifications
The specifications for some events and various implements change with the age of the competitor. This allows for the changes in ability as we progress through the age groups. Included in the technical specifications is the order in which events are contested in the multi-event competitions. While WMA rules generally follow WA (formerly IAAF) rules there are differences as set out here. Technical Specifications PDF to download
WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS COMPETITION RULES
Hurdles Specifications
| Age Group | Distance (m) | Hurdle Height (m) | No of Hurdles | To First Hurdle (m) | Between Hurdles (m) | To Finish (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Women: Short |
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| 30-39 | 100 | .840 | 10 | 13 | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| 40-49 | 80 | .762 | 8 | 12 | 8.0 | 12 |
| 50-59 | 80 | .762 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| 60+ | 80 | .686 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| Women: Long | ||||||
| 30-49 | 400 | .762 | 10 | 45 | 35 | 40 |
| 50-59 | 300 | .762 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 60-69 | 300 | .686 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 70+ | 200 | .686 | 5 | 20 | 35 | 40 |
| Men: Short | ||||||
| 30-49 | 110 | .991 | 10 | 13.72 | 9.14 | 14.02 |
| 50-59 | 100 | .914 | 10 | 13 | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| 60-69 | 100 | .840 | 10 | 12 | 8.0 | 16 |
| 70-79 | 80 | .762 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| 80+ | 80 | .686 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| Men: Long | ||||||
| 30-49 | 400 | .914 | 10 | 45 | 35 | 40 |
| 50-59 | 400 | .840 | 10 | 45 | 35 | 40 |
| 60-69 | 300 | .762 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 70-79 | 300 | .686 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 80+ | 200 | .686 | 5 | 20 | 35 | 40 |
Steeplechase Specifications
| Women | Men | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Distance | Height | Age | Distance | Height |
| 30+ | 2,000m | 0.762m | 30-59 | 3,000m | 0.838m |
| 60+ | 2,000m | 0.762m | |||
Multi Events Specifications
Combined Events Scoring as of 2023
| Pentathlon | Decathlon | Heptathlon | Throws Pentathlon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women: 100m, Shot Put, Long Jump, Javelin, 800m Men: Long Jump, Javelin, 200m, Discus, 1500m |
Day 1: 100m, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 400m Day 2: Hurdles, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin, 1500m |
Day 1: Hurdles, High Jump, Shot Put, 200m Day 2: Long Jump, Javelin, 800m |
All Women & Men Hammer, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Weight |
Throwing Implements Specifications
Please see also the Detailed Specifications Of Throwing Implements
Indoor Throwing Implement Specification Appendix A – Indoor Weight – P30
| Hammer (kg) | Shot (kg) | Discus (kg) | Javelin (gm) | Weight (kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | |||||
| 30-49 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 600 | 9.080 (20lb) |
| 50-59 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 500 | 7.260 (16lb) |
| 60-74 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 500 (01/01/2014) | 5.450 (12lb) |
| 75+ | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.75 | 400 | 4.000 (8.8lb) |
| Men | |||||
| 30-49 | 7.26 | 7.26 | 2.00 | 800 | 15.880 (35lb) |
| 50-59 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 1.50 | 700 | 11.340 (25lb) |
| 60-69 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 600 | 9.080 (20lb) |
| 70-79 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 500 | 7.260 (16lb) |
| 80+ | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 400 | 5.450 (12lb) |