This is the 871st most frequent Chinese word.
距离
Distance.
Here, '距离' signifies a measurable extent between two points, specifically indicating the length of the race.
此次比赛的距离是五公里。
The distance for this race is five kilometers.
In this sentence, '距离' is used as a noun meaning 'distance', and it is included in an expression specifying proximity or lack thereof between locations.
我们学校距离市中心很近。
Our school is very close to the city center.
In this context, '距离' serves to introduce the concept of time remaining until a future event, showing its flexibility in referring to both spatial and temporal separations.