A timed competition is an event in which participants compete against each other to complete a task or course within a certain amount of time. It is also known as a RACE, which is the crossword solution given. Timed competitions can be used for a variety of activities such as running, swimming, cycling, and more. They are often used in sports to determine the fastest competitor. Timed competitions can also be used in other areas such as puzzle solving or video game tournaments.