The 3000 metre walk is the main walking event on the Calliope's summer track programme.
Calliope has a large group of walkers with some race walkers numbered among them.
This event is not officially judged. Bent knees are tolerated in this event, unlike in normal racewalking competitions. However, competitors are warned against lifting - that is having both legs in loss of contact with the ground at the same time.

Previous winners in this event include Mike Parker, 4 times Great British race walking champion.