The IAAF World Athletics Tour was an annual global circuit of one day track and field competitions organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

There were also 25 or more area permit meetings every year which were run by one of the six continental athletics associations, and featured some point-scoring events.

The IAAF World Athletics Tour calendar was subject to change during its lifetime, with the number of meetings, the constituent meetings, and the duration of the series all regularly changing from year to year.

The Golden League and Super Grand Prix meets were worth twice as many points.

The IAAF World Athletics Tour calendar was subject to change during its lifetime, with the number of meetings, the constituent meetings and the duration of the series all regularly changing from year to year.