race track; course; express trail
Refers to a designated path or track for racing, such as in athletics, cycling, or horse racing. Also used for express trails in skiing or similar contexts.
The athletes entered the track.
The express trail at the ski resort is well maintained.
runway; airstrip
straight course; straightaway
Compound of 走 (running) and 路 (path, road). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with a track for running or racing.