obstacle race

• Ein Wettkampf oder Rennen, bei dem die Teilnehmer verschiedene physische Hindernisse wie Wände, Netze, Tunnel oder Wasserstellen überwinden müssen. Der Begriff wird auch metaphorisch für jede schwierige Situation mit vielen Herausforderungen verwendet.

A race in which participants must navigate a series of physical obstacles such as walls, nets, tunnels, or water hazards. The term is also used metaphorically to describe any challenging situation with multiple difficulties.

1. Physical challenge courseB1formal

   A race in which participants must overcome various physical obstacles such as walls, nets, and mud pits.

   Hindernislauf

   • The obstacle race required climbing over walls and crawling under nets.
   • She trained for months to compete in the obstacle race.
   • The team finished the obstacle race in record time.

2. Difficult situationB2informal

   A situation or process that is full of difficulties and challenges.

   Hindernislauf

   • Getting a visa turned into an obstacle race of paperwork and interviews.
   • Starting a new business can feel like an obstacle race.
   • The project was an obstacle race from start to finish.