distance race

[ dis-tuhns reys ]

noun

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

Other Words From

• dis·tance rac·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of distance race¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

She stunned the swim world by winning gold in the 800m, setting a fast pace that has become her trademark in distance races.

From Time

A long distance race, held in connection with the Olympic Games and named from a famous event in Greek history.

From Project Gutenberg

“I move we get up a long distance race,” said Bart, one day.

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You see fighting a warship is not a long distance race; it's a hundred yard dash, to change the figure.

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A dozen blue-coated soldiers, straggling like the finishers in a long-distance race, followed him with bayonets fixed.

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Sprint race, a short-distance race, ran at the topmost speed throughout.

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