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

No American has won a distance race on the track since 1964, when Billy Mills upset a loaded field to win the 10,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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

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 • Feb. 10, 2022

Stagehand and Sea- biscuit drove side by side, blazing through a final quarter in 24% seconds, astounding for a distance race.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand