Short distance track events are often known as sprinting, as this is a type of running which requires a large burst of speed and energy to get you to the finish line, rather than over a prolonged period of time. There are a number of different sprinting events in this category. On the other hand, long distance events range from 3,000 or 5,000 meter track events all the way up to the road marathon, which is 42 km long. Which event do you personally prefer to bet on?