packrace

noun
UK /ˈpæk.reɪs/
US /ˈpæk.reɪs/

A packrace is a race where people carry heavy packs on their backs.

The hikers lined up for the packrace at the top of the hill.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A competition in which teams of pack animals are raced while carrying loads.

The annual packrace featured mules carrying sacks of grain.

3. A fast-paced contest between groups trying to pack goods the quickest.

Workers held a packrace to see who could box the orders first.

4. A video game mode where players race while carrying collected items.

He won the packrace by grabbing the most coins and reaching the finish.