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The inner lanes of a running track are shorter in distance compared to the outer lanes due to the curvature of the track. Specifically, a standard 400-meter track measures this distance in the innermost lane, while each subsequent outer lane is slightly longer. As a result, runners in outer lanes must cover more ground to complete the same number of laps, which is why staggered starts are used in races to ensure fairness. This design accommodates the varying distances while allowing all runners to start simultaneously.

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