endurance race

noun

Meaning

A competitive sporting event designed to test the stamina and reliability of both the participants and their equipment over an extended period.

Examples

  • The team spent months modifying their engine to survive the rigors of the annual endurance race.
  • Winning an endurance race requires as much strategic fuel management as it does raw driving speed.

Synonyms: marathon, long-distance event, stamina test, ultramarathon