1. Plural of outrunner; persons or animals that run faster or farther than others; those who outrun.
Usage: Often used in athletic or competitive contexts.
2. In dog sledding and similar contexts, dogs or team members positioned at the outer edges of a formation to guide or control direction.
Usage: Specialized usage in winter sports and animal husbandry.

Examples

• The outrunners in the marathon left the slower competitors far behind.
• She was one of the fastest outrunners on the track team.
• The sled team's outrunners kept the pack moving in the right direction across the frozen landscape.
• Young outrunners trained daily to improve their speed and endurance.
• The coach identified several promising outrunners for the relay race.