Handicap race may refer to:

Handicap (horse racing), a race in which horses carry different weights Handicap (greyhound racing), a race in which greyhounds start from different starting traps Bracket racing, in drag racing, where cars, motorcycles, or trucks start at different times based on vehicle category. Handicap (sailing), handicaps for sailing vessels in races Handicap (speedway), the Match Average calculated for every motorcycle speedway rider

See also Handicapping, the various methods of leveling the outcome in a competitive sport or game