Phrase guide

fun run

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sporting event where people run a certain distance to fundraise for charity rather than for competition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a footrace run for fun (often including runners who are sponsored for a charity)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: funrun

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: footrace, foot race, run

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