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fun run

British

noun

a long run or part-marathon run for exercise and pleasure, often by large numbers of people

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The fun run took place at 09:45 BST, after runners had set off for the Leeds 10k at 09:00 BST from the Parkinson Steps at the University of Leeds.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023

The city decided not to allow a community party, not even a bicycle ride or fun run.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2022

Washington hung in and made a fun run, but the team is getting banged up.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2021

Some local events, including a Christmas fun run, have been postponed or canceled, and the council flew the Australian flag at half-staff.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2021

They tease one another, butt with their horns in fun, run off, return, pretend new attacks and new flights with charming agility and frolicsomeness.

From Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 6 Germany, Austria-Hungary and Switzerland, part 2 by Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting)

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