A furlong in horse racing is one-eighth of a mile, which is 220 yards, 660 feet, or about 201 meters.

Quick Scoop

  • In miles: 1 furlong = 1/8 mile.
  • In yards: 1 furlong = 220 yards.
  • In feet: 1 furlong = 660 feet.
  • In meters (approx): about 201.17 meters.

So, for example, a 6-furlong race is three-quarters of a mile, and an 8-furlong race is one mile.

TL;DR:
A furlong in horse racing is 1/8 of a mile (220 yards / 660 feet / ~201 meters).

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