"To stop the run" refers to a defensive strategy in sports, typically football. It means trying to prevent the opponent's team from gaining many yards or running the ball successfully.
Sentences with «to stop the run»
The way we couldn't stop the run in a few games last year was extremely upsetting. (sbnation.com)
If your diesel engine stopped running in extremely cold weather, then I would check the glow plugs. (yourmechanic.com)
This was an excellent match - up for us with their inability to stop the run at all. (sbnation.com)