(motorcycling) A motorcycling event where each participant pays a fee, and then follows a course with checkpoints, at each of which a playing card is drawn. At the last checkpoint, the rider with the best poker hand is the winner. Typically poker runs end with a party, and the proceeds benefit a charity.

(idiomatic) To be a characteristic feature that is observed in several generations of a family.

plural of running commentary

A continuous verbal, or written description of events as they happen.

(idiomatic) To go on a rampage; to be in an uncontrollable rage.

(idiomatic) To go unchecked, to be out of control. / (prison slang, of prison sentences) To run consecutively.

(derogatory) A lackey; a lapdog; an unprincipled person who helps or flatters other, more powerful and often evil people.

plural of run-on

(ditransitive, idiomatic) To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (someone) in order to obtain their opinion. / (intransitive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, past.

A prank in which one runs through a public place wearing little or no clothing, usually to amuse others.