foot race
Dash or marathon
A foot race is a contest of speed on foot, from sprints to marathons.
The term distinguishes running competitions from races involving vehicles, horses, or other means of locomotion: The children organized a foot race across the field.
Also spelled footrace.
- track and fieldCompetitive stadium sports
- fun runCasual organized footrace
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- track eventCompetitive running contest
miler · ultramarathon · hurdling · steeplechase · start · line · photo finish · false start · cross-country · pace setter · lap · home stretch · cheering · speed · endurance · second wind · baton · personal best
- fun contestseating contest, talent show, costume contest, dance off, spelling bee
- racesKentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown, Grand National, marathon finish
- athletic competitionsmarathon, triathlon, decathlon, pentathlon, heptathlon
- ancient athleticsOlympics, pentathlon, marathon, boxing, wrestling
- Greek festivalsEleusinian Mysteries, Olympic Games, Pythian Games, Isthmian Games, Nemean Games
- racingracetrack, lap, accelerate, qualifying lap, brake
locomotion method
foot racecar race
Vehicular speed competition
horse race · boat race · NASCAR race · drag race · swimming race
competitive vs. non-competitive movement
foot raceleisurely stroll
stroll · amble · saunter · leisurely walk · promenade