| Athletics 300 metres | |
|---|---|
| World records | |
| Men |  Letsile Tebogo (BOT) 30.69A (2024) |
| Women |  Marita Koch (GDR) 34.14+ (1985) |
The 300 metres is an uncommon (meaning not on an Olympic or World Championship program) sprinting event in track and field competitions. The race starts on a straight and therefore comprises two straights and one bend.
Start (green) and end (red) points of a 300-metre race, marked on a running track.