sack race

Example Sentences

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Across the country, adults are embracing their youthful side to the extreme, gathering in parks to toss water balloons, play tug of war and hop around in competitive sack races.

From The Wall Street Journal

A group of naturalists who formed the Megatherium Club competed in sack races in the Castle’s hallways.

From Washington Post

It’s not worth it, because literature, as Jim Harrison often said, is not a sack race.

From New York Times

But, from a sack race in a pillow case to toilet roll jumping, children and teachers have been adapting sports day traditions to celebrate what would for many be the highlight of the school calendar.

From BBC

I'm told it's not as glamorous as it sounds, but in terms of fun for the entire family, I'm fairly confident that it beats the sack race at the annual IBM picnic.

From Literature