Runner List Riders Person Noun Bre ˈrʌnə(R ˈrʌnər

• a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner
• a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders
• a drug runner
• the runners of a sledge

runner

1. a person or an animal that runs, especially one taking part in a race
• see also forerunner
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/forerunner
• a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner
• a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders
2. a person who takes goods illegally into or out of a place
• see also gunrunner
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/gunrunner
• a drug runner
3. a strip of metal, plastic or wood that something slides on or can move along on
• the runners of a sledge
4. a plant stem that grows along the ground and puts down roots to form a new plant
5. a long narrow piece of cloth or carpet on a piece of furniture or on the floor
6. a person in a company or an organization whose job is to take messages, documents, etc. from one place to another
7. a shoe that is used for running or doing other sport in
8. to leave or run away from somewhere in a hurry, especially to avoid paying a bill or receiving a punishment

Extra Examples

• He is currently the front runner for the Democratic Party presidential nomination.
• one of the fancied runners in today’s race
• He’s also a keen marathon runner.
• Here is the list of runners and riders for the first race.
• She was a good runner and soon caught up with Tom.
• Some of the country’s top long-distance runners are competing in this 10km race.
• There are several promising young 1500-metre runners coming through.
• a marathon/long-distance/1500-metre runner