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- horse race
A contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting.
- run
A race run on foot; "she broke the record for the half-mile run".
- ski race
A race between people wearing skis.
- automobile race
A race between (usually high-performance) automobiles.
- cross country
A long race run over open country.
- relay
A race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance.
- bicycle race
A race between people riding bicycles.
- boat race
A race between people rowing or driving boats.
- freestyle
A race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to us...
- heat
A preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race.
- burnup
A high-speed motorcycle race on a public road.
- potato race
A novelty race in which competitors move potatoes from one place to another one at a...
- sack race
A novelty race in which competitors jump ahead with their feet confined in a sack.
- scratch race
A race in which all contestants start from scratch (on equal terms).
- repechage
A race (especially in rowing) in which runners-up in the eliminating heats compete for...
- chariot race
A race between ancient chariots.
- dog racing
A race between dogs; usually an occasion for betting on the outcome.