- 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.