Meaning of the word "hurdle race" in English

What does "hurdle race" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hurdle race

US /ˈhɜːrdl reɪs/
UK /ˈhɜːdl reɪs/

Noun

a track event in which runners have to jump over a series of hurdles

Example:
She trained hard for the hurdle race.
The athlete set a new record in the 110-meter hurdle race.