distance race
Long-running athletic event
A distance race is a running competition over a relatively long course, typically one mile or longer in track events, though the threshold varies by context.
In swimming, anything over 400 meters qualifies.
The term distinguishes these events from sprints, which test raw speed over short distances: She trained specifically for distance races, not the 100-meter dash.
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- long haulProlonged difficult undertaking
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- trackPath or monitored route
- finish lineRace completion marker
pace · split time · stamina · hitting the wall · second wind · runner · lap · mile · cross-country · stride · sweat · relay · 5K · hurdles · starting blocks · running shoes · breathless · course
- horse racingthoroughbred, racehorse, horses, jockey, jockeys
- racingracetrack, lap, accelerate, qualifying lap, brake
- greyhound racinggreyhound, greyhounds, dog track, trap, muzzle
- Nordic skiingcross-country skiing, cross-country ski, ski jumping, ski poles, ski trails
- Paddleboardingpaddleboard, SUP, stand-up paddleboard, paddle, paddle stroke
- Mushingmusher, mushing, sled dog, sled dogs, dog sled
distance racesprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
sprint race · dash · 100 meters · 200 meters · 400 meters
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