1. a horse race over a course with obstacles such as hedges and water jumps
2. a track and field race in which runners must clear hurdles and water obstacles

1. to participate in a steeplechase race

Examples

• The Grand National is the most famous steeplechase in horse racing.
• She trained for months to compete in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
• The horse stumbled at the water jump during the steeplechase.
• Olympic steeplechase runners must clear 28 barriers during the race.
• He decided to steeplechase professionally after college.
• The steeplechase course included seven different obstacles.
• Many runners find the steeplechase more challenging than regular distance events.