The term 'short run' can refer to a variety of activities. The crossword solutions for this term include 'SPRINT' (6 letters), 'JOG' (3 letters), 'DASH' (4 letters), and 'STREAMLET' (9 letters). Sprinting is an intense form of running that requires maximum effort over a short distance. Jogging is a slower, more leisurely form of running that is usually done for exercise or recreation. Dashing is a quick burst of speed over a short distance. A STREAMLET is a small stream or brook.