(games, racing) A race in which a team of two players are joined together at opposite ankles, and must complete a short sprint before the other teams.

(idiomatic) To start something very quickly.

plural of egg and spoon race

(idiomatic) A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadline.

(Australia, informal) The annual Melbourne Cup horse race.

plural of race against time

(horse racing, informal) A horse race in which a single horse takes such a considerable lead that the other horses are no longer contenders to win.

plural of three-legged race

(psychology) The tendency to more easily recognize members of one's own race.

plural of one-horse race