The AFL Grand Final sprint is an annual event which usually takes place at half-time of AFL Grand Final. It was first held in 1979. There has also been a kicking competition. Since 2021, there has also been a women's sprint event.

2011 Patrick Dangerfield Adelaide

The prize for 1st was $5000. See a video of the 2011 race. There were only nine competitors in the final. Sam Blease of Melbourne did not start.

Finalists:
Jordan Williams (Hawthorn)
Lewis Jetta (Sydney, 3rd)
Luke Rounds (Collingwood)
Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide, 1st)
Tim Golds (GWS, 2nd)
Joel Wilkinson (Gold Coast)
Jacob Brennan (West Coast)
Dawson Simpson (Geelong)
Daniel Rich (Brisbane)
Sam Blease (Melbourne) did not start