Race (noun)

1. A competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is the fastest in covering a set course.
2. A contest or competition between people to see who is the fastest, strongest, etc.
3. A large group of people who share the same language, culture, history, and physical characteristics.
4. The idea that some races are superior to others.
5. A particular species or subspecies of animal or plant.

Origin:

Middle english (in the senses "a running contest" and "a rush, hurry"): from old french, from a popular latin sense "course, rush", from raca "headlong race".

Examples:

1. The annual marathon race attracts runners from all over the world.
2. The race to the finish line was intense.
3. She is proud of her race and cultural heritage.
4. Racism has no place in a civilized society.
5. The cheetah is the fastest land mammal of its race.