flat race
noun
: a race (as for horses) on a level course without obstacles (such as hurdles) compare steeplechase
flat racing
noun
Examples of flat race in a Sentence
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What is my new pace on a flat race?!
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Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Sep. 2021
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
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
Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Sep. 2021
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
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 25 Apr. 2024.
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