The running broad jump is a track and field event that requires athletes to run and jump as far as possible from a designated starting point. There are various synonyms for this event, but most commonly it is referred to as the long jump. The long jump involves the same techniques as the running broad jump but with a standstill jump instead of a running start. Other synonyms for the running broad jump include the standing broad jump, the horizontal jump, and the broad jump. This event is often incorporated in multi-event competitions such as decathlon and heptathlon, which require athletes to showcase their versatility across different track and field disciplines.