relay race

noun

Sports.

1. a race between two or more teams of contestants, each contestant being relieved by a teammate after running part of the distance.

relay race

noun

1. a race between two or more teams of contestants in which each contestant covers a specified portion of the distance

Word History and Origins

Origin of relay race¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The annual relay race involves 10,000 runners from law enforcement agencies across the country who work together in teams to traverse 120 miles.

From Los Angeles Times

And a commander was demoted to captain for turning a blind eye to a cheating scandal in a popular law enforcement relay race.

From Los Angeles Times

Great Britain won a third triathlon medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday after a dramatic finish to an exhilarating mixed relay race.

From BBC

China took gold in a thrilling men's 4x100m medley relay race, beating the United States into second and France third, with the British quartet finishing fourth.

From BBC

The mixed relay race is due to take place on Monday morning.

From BBC