race

A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins

"The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others."

Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.

A race condition.

To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).

"The drivers were racing around the track."

To compete against in such a race.

"I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun."

To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.

"As soon as it was time to go home, he raced for the door."