The 3 km (1.86 miles) run test is one of many field tests for aerobic fitness. There are many other running and walking fitness tests.

Purpose: This test measures aerobic fitness.

Equipment Required: 3 km flat running course (e.g. 400m track), stopwatch.

Procedure: The aim of this test is to complete a three kilometer course in the shortest possible time. At the start, all participants are required to line up behind a starting line. On the command ‘go,’ the clock will start, and the athletes begin running at their own pace. Walking is allowed, but not encouraged.

Scoring: The total time to complete the course is recorded for each participant.

Advantages: Large groups of athletes can be tested at once, and it is a very cheap and simple test to perform. If the test is conducted on a 400m running track, all the athletes will be in view throughout the test

Disadvantages: practice and pacing is required, and performance on this test can be affected greatly by motivation. If running around a 400 m oval, you will be able to provide continual feedback on the time to help with pacing.

Comments: To achieve the best result for this test, adequate practice and good pacing is required, and performance on this test can be affected greatly by motivation.