distance race

American  

[dis-tuhns reys] / ˈdɪs təns ˌreɪs /

noun

1. a footrace or wheelchair race longer than 1,500 meters (1,635 yards).

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Other Word Forms

• distance racing
  noun

Etymology

Origin of distance race

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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distance race

Norwood senior and USC commit Andrew Maksymowski, who was the fastest qualifier in both the 200 and 500 freestyle, defended both titles, winning the 200 in a personal-best 1:34.70 and the distance race in 4:22.85.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

And Powell, who this spring leads the state in virtually every distance race that is run in Washington, added the second and third state titles of his career this weekend.

From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024

But Dr. Heagarty discovered that the common cause of helping the next generation survive trumped any disparities in distance, race or gender.

From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2023

These events feature a short, one-third distance race on Saturday afternoon in place of qualifying.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2022

In the middle stage of a grueling distance race, Seabiscuit had broken the half-mile world record by two seconds, the equivalent of more than thirteen lengths.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand