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

Weidemann moved up one place from bronze medalist in the previous distance race, while Sáblíková improved from fourth to third to claim a place on the podium.

From Seattle Times

And then there is the future of F1's new 'sprint' format, of which three have been held this year, moving qualifying to Friday and holding a one-third distance race on Saturday to set the grid for the grand prix.

From BBC

Two of these events, which move qualifying to Friday and have a one-third distance race on Saturday to set the grid for the main grand prix, have already been held this year and a third is scheduled for the Brazilian event next month.

From BBC

There are some things track fans are used to: Nobody stops the Jamaican women at these Olympics and the tireless Sifan Hassan is a contender for a medal in every distance race she enters.

From Fox News

Coming into the Tokyo Games, Titmus was the only swimmer who had beaten Ledecky in a distance race at a major meet.

From New York Times