Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fun-run

noun
/fʌn rʌn/
Definition
A fun-run is a non-competitive race, typically a short distance, where participants run for enjoyment rather than for winning.
Examples
  • Last weekend, I participated in a fun-run that supported local charities.
  • The annual fun-run attracted hundreds of participants of all ages.
  • She’s training for a fun-run event with her friends this summer.
Meaning
The term ‘fun-run’ combines the idea of ‘fun’ with ‘run’, emphasizing the enjoyment and community spirit of the event.
Synonyms
  • charity run
  • community race
  • leisure run