: a race (as for horses) on a level course without obstacles (such as hurdles) compare steeplechase
flat racing
noun
: the sport of riding in flat races
Examples of flat race in a Sentence
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Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
She’s been preparing for this all year, running 200-meter dashes and 400-meter flat races to fine-tune her stride.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
The Athletic,
6 Aug. 2024
The Southern Section Council was presented with a proposal that would change the way high school sports officials are paid, switching to a flat race based on average amount of time spent officiating.
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Eric Sondheimer Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2022
What is my new pace on a flat race?!
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Alli Harvey,
Anchorage Daily News,
25 Sep. 2021
Wisconsin Marathon, half marathon and 5K, May 2, Kenosha
A relatively flat race with scenes of Lake Michigan.
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Lori Nickel,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2020
McLaughlin was paired with Harrison and others to work on her mechanics while preparing to run flat races like the 100, 200 and 400.
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Chris Chavez,
SI.com,
7 June 2018
The endurance event has gained national recognition among the running community as a fast, flat race with crisp fall temperatures.
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Stephanie Wang,
Indianapolis Star,
2 Nov. 2017
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Unlike the more familiar flat races like the Preakness, there are no straightaways or predictable turns.
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Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
She’s been preparing for this all year, running 200-meter dashes and 400-meter flat races to fine-tune her stride.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
The Athletic,
6 Aug. 2024
The Southern Section Council was presented with a proposal that would change the way high school sports officials are paid, switching to a flat race based on average amount of time spent officiating.
—
Eric Sondheimer Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2022
What is my new pace on a flat race?!
—
Alli Harvey,
Anchorage Daily News,
25 Sep. 2021
Wisconsin Marathon, half marathon and 5K, May 2, Kenosha
A relatively flat race with scenes of Lake Michigan.
—
Lori Nickel,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2020
McLaughlin was paired with Harrison and others to work on her mechanics while preparing to run flat races like the 100, 200 and 400.
—
Chris Chavez,
SI.com,
7 June 2018
The endurance event has gained national recognition among the running community as a fast, flat race with crisp fall temperatures.
—
Stephanie Wang,
Indianapolis Star,
2 Nov. 2017
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“Flat race.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flat%20race. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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