Running races are competitive events where participants run over a specified distance.
Distances range from sprints like the 100 meters to longer races such as the marathon (42.195 kilometers).
Races are organized on tracks, roads, trails, and cross-country courses.
Athletes compete individually or as part of relay teams, aiming to finish in the shortest time.
Running races are popular in athletics (track and field), road racing, and cross-country, with events held at local, national, and international levels.
