A race in which a smock was offered as a prize to be run for by women or girls.

A race on horseback, or on foot, by the young men present at country weddings in the north, the course being from the place where the marriage…

in Ancient Greek History, a race held at certain festivals, in which the runners carried lighted torches, and (in some cases) passed them on to other…

= torch-race n.

a race in which each competitor is enveloped in a sack, the mouth of which is secured round his neck.

a race or competitive game decided by the skill and speed with which potatoes are picked up, passed on, etc.

a race in which competitors have to negotiate a series of obstructions; also in extended use.

Having three legs, as a three-legged stool. Also figurative.

An event (usually a race) in which people or vehicles negotiate a course on wet or muddy ground, often with various obstacles.

a foot race during which the competitors are required to carry an egg in a spoon (see also quot. 1894).

The sport of cross-country running (skiing, riding, cycling, etc.). Also: a competitive event in such a sport.

an area, used for military or similar training or for obstacle races, containing an assortment of obstacles to be negotiated; also in extended use.

An event featuring long-distance or protracted running; esp. one undertaken in order to raise money for charity.

a race traditionally held in some places on Shrove Tuesday, in which the participants toss a pancake in a pan as they run.

(a) a ride or drive taken for fun in a motor vehicle (rare); (b) an organized and largely uncompetitive run, esp. one involving the mass…

the activity of running for fun, rather than competitively; participation in a fun run.