distance race

American  

[dis-tuhns rays] / ˈdɪs təns ˌreɪs /

noun

1. a footrace or wheelchair race longer than 1,500 meters (1,635 yards).

---

Other Word Forms

• distance racing
  noun

Etymology

Origin of distance race

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

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

“But besides that, race distance, race length, I think if you can find a happy spot with a TV window, then just stick to that.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2023

These events feature a short, one-third distance race on Saturday afternoon in place of qualifying.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2022

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 ● Aug. 6, 2021

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