in (或 out of) the running

in (or no longer in) contention for an award, victory, or a place in a team

（不）参加竞赛

he is in the running for an Oscar.

他参与竞争奥斯卡奖项。

make the running

set the pace in a race or activity

定步速；决定速度

take a running jump

[often as imperative]used when angrily rejecting or disagreeing with someone

见鬼，见鬼去吧（用于表示愤怒地拒绝某人或与某人意见不一）

I hope you told that boss of yours to take a running jump.

我希望你叫你那个头儿见鬼去吧。

take up the running

take over as pacesetter in a race

领跑

in the running

Entered as a contender in a competition.

参加比赛：以竞争者身份参加比赛

Having the possibility of winning or placing well in a competition.

有赢的希望：在竞争中有可能获胜或取得好名次的

out of the running

Not entered as a contender in a competition.

没有参加竞争的

Having no possibility of winning or placing well in a competition.

无赢的希望：在竞争中没有可能获胜或取得好名次的