Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(rush). As a public game, not patronized by Hebrews. A favorite game with Greeks and Romans (1 Cor. 9:24; Heb. 12:1).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
One of the Grecian contests used by the apostle to illustrate the Christian race. All ran, but only one received the prize; let each, casting aside every weight and sin, so run as to obtain; not for a fading crown (of laurel, pine, or parsley), but an incorruptible one (1 Cor. 9:24-25; Heb. 12:1). This is not a contest in which the unconverted have to strive, with the aim of obtaining salvation; but it is a race the Christian has to run as a matter of experience. Paul said, “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”—of being with Him in the glory (Phil. 3:14).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 7323; a run (the trial of speed)