Track event where runners pass a baton to the next team member, in a race to cross the finish line first Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Track event where runners pass a baton to the next team member, in a race to cross the finish line first featured on September 8, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RELAY.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RELAY Track event where runners pass a baton to the next team member, in a race to cross the finish line first (5)
7% SPRINT Short-distance track event where runners dash at full speed, in a race to cross the finish line first (6)
6% AUTO ___ racing, motorsport where drivers take turns around tracks, in a race to cross the finish line first (4)
6% HORSE ___ racing, equestrian sport where jockeys guide their mounts around a track, in a race to cross the finish line first (5)
5% ROWING Water sport also called "crew," where teams propel their boats in unison, in a race to cross the finish line first (6)
5% SWIMMING Water sport where athletes propel themselves through pool lanes, in a race to cross the finish line first (8)
5% RELAYTEAMS Running squads that pass batons (10) Newsday Sep 7, 2026
5% RELAYS Pass-the-baton track events (6) New York Times Sep 5, 2016
4% BYE Competitive event pass? (3) Universal Sep 7, 2026
4% MERCURIAL Sprightly runner crossing Italy behind car (9) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 3, 2026
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