Sprint hurdles, 100m and 110m
110m hurdles (men): 42 inches. 100m hurdles (women): 33 inches. Both events use 10 barriers, the same finish line. Distance to first barrier and spacing differ.
Hurdle height is the single biggest variable in the event. The bar is taller for boys than girls, taller for older athletes, and shorter for the 400m hurdles than the sprint hurdles. Below: the official heights, spacings, and barrier counts for every standard event, plus the youth variations.
110m hurdles (men): 42 inches. 100m hurdles (women): 33 inches. Both events use 10 barriers, the same finish line. Distance to first barrier and spacing differ.
Both 36 inches for men, 30 inches for women. The lower height matches the longer race. 10 barriers, 35m apart, first barrier 45m from the start.
Boys 33-inch hurdles in middle school, 39-inch in HS through some age groups before stepping to the 42-inch standard. Girls run 30-inch in middle school, 33-inch in HS and beyond.
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World Athletics, USATF, NFHS standards. Specific youth meets may vary.
| Event | Height | Distance to 1st | Spacing | # Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men 110mH | 42 in (1.067 m) | 13.72 m | 9.14 m | 10 |
| Women 100mH | 33 in (0.838 m) | 13.00 m | 8.50 m | 10 |
| Boys HS 110mH | 39 in | 13.72 m | 9.14 m | 10 |
| Boys HS 110mH (state varies) | 42 in | 13.72 m | 9.14 m | 10 |
| Men 400mH | 36 in (0.914 m) | 45 m | 35 m | 10 |
| Women 400mH | 30 in (0.762 m) | 45 m | 35 m | 10 |
| Boys MS / U14 | 33 in | 12 m | 8 m | 8 |
| Girls MS / U14 | 30 in | 12 m | 8 m | 8 |
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