footrace

American  

[foot-reys] / ˈfʊtˌreɪs /

noun

1. a race run by contestants on foot.

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Etymology

Origin of footrace

First recorded in 1655–65; foot + race ¹

Example Sentences

Maybe it’s another one of your many talents to add to pie baking, fancy writing, and beating boys at footraces.

From Literature

The defensive back won a footrace with Moore to the end zone, the 88-yard interception return for a touchdown giving the Cougars a 10-9 advantage with seven seconds left before halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

He kicked into space behind the Georgia defence and effortlessly won the footrace, but his fingertip grounding was contentious with boos ringing as it was awarded on review.

From BBC

They were powerless to stop quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins making football a footrace against a secondary that too often appeared to be standing on flat feet.

From Los Angeles Times

With no cellphone service, they entertained themselves, organizing footraces and dances.

From Los Angeles Times