Indoor track and field is a competitive sport held within an enclosed facility, featuring shorter track lengths and a variety of events including sprints, middle-distance races, jumps, and throws. The indoor setting creates an intense atmosphere where athletes showcase their speed, agility, and power in a controlled environment, often requiring sharp turns and quick adjustments.

Outdoor track and field takes place in an open stadium, with a larger track and a wider range of events, including sprints, distance races, relays, hurdles, jumps, and throws. The outdoor environment allows for longer distances and a full spectrum of athletic disciplines, where athletes test their endurance, speed, and skill against varying weather conditions and terrain.