The four teams competing in the event were
Africa,
the Americas,
Asia-Pacific and
Europe. The two-day competition comprised a program of 20 track and field events for both men and women, resulting in a total of 40 events. Each team entered two athletes in each event, except for relays where one team competed, with a maximum of one athlete from each country per event. No athlete was allowed to double in the 3000 m and 5000 m. Teams were selected as follows: • Africa:
2014 African Championships (Marrakesh, 10–14 August) • Americas: selection by rankings • Asia-Pacific: selection by rankings • Europe:
2014 European Championships (Zurich, 12–17 August) ==Standings==