der Sonderlauf
Translation
special run, special heat, extra run, playoff race
Examples
Wegen des Gleichstands gab es einen Sonderlauf.
Because of the tie, there was a special run.
Grammar Patterns
to hold a special run to hold a special run The organizers are holding a special run.
Similar Words
Entscheidungsrennen (deciding race), Stichwahl (run-off election)
Etymology
From 'Sonder-' (special) + 'Lauf' (run, race). Literally means 'special run'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'special' (Sonder) 'run' (Lauf) to decide the winner in a tie.