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

The cross country state champ in the fall, and the state leader in the 3,200 this spring with a time of 8:41.03, Powell chose not to run the longer distance race at state.

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