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 (Lane One) +
408.99 (Lane Two) +
415.959 (Lane Three)+
423.939 (Lane Four) +
431.918 (Lane Five) +
439.898 (Lane Six) +
447.878 (Lane Seven) +
455.857 (Lane Eight) =
3424.439 (Total Meters Run).
Suggestion: switch lanes at a consistant position on a straight section of track.
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The lanes are designed to be the same length no matter which you start in.
This is the reason for the curve in the start line.
400*8=3200m.