What do track and field people call a rabbit?

Answer by  Jonathan74 (92)

In track and field the rabbit is a runner who acts as a pacer for the lead runners at the beginning of a long distance race.

Answer by  mamapuppy (241)

A rabbit in track and field is a runner who leads the pack for a significant portion of a distance race. This runner sets the pace for the rest of the pack. They are usually someone who is not expected to win the race. As the race ends, the rabbit falls back and usually finishes in the middle.