What was the first event in the Olympics ever?

the first olympic event was runnig
Ancient Olympic Games: The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games. There were fewer events, and only free men who spoke Greek could compete, instead of athletes from any country.

* Boxing * Equestrian events Chariot Racing Riding * Pankration * Pentathlon Discus Javelin Jump Running ** Wrestling * Running * Wrestling

First Modern Olympics 1896:

* Athletics * Cycling * Fencing * Gymnastics * Shooting * Swimming * Tennis * Weightlifting * Wrestling
The first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Greece. The sports in this first Olympiad were track, swimming, gymnastics, shooting, wrestling, cycling, weightlifting and tennis.
At the earliest known Olympics held in 776 BC, the only event was a foot race of approximately 200 meters.

At the first modern Olympics held in 1896 athletics, gymnastics, tennis, wrestling, weightlifting, cycling, fencing, swimming, and shooting were competed.