Chariots of Fire Beach Race
Race Date: 01 June 2025
John Myles made the trip east to St Andrews for the Chariots of Fire Beach Race. Recalling the famous scenes in the film, runners were invited to run in all-white t-shirts and shorts on the West Beach, to create a unique atmosphere.
From John: Love taking part in this race, brilliantly organised and the anthemic Vangelis playing at the start finish line plus a donut to finish with what’s not to like. Weather was a bit of everything started sunny, then the wind picked up then the rain came in which softened the sand a little.
Not much outside my quickest 5k so happy enough the time. And yet another race where, as you’ll see in the photos, I need to run with my head up.
John finished in 22.36 - a very decent time on sand - to finish in 50th position overall in a total field of 721.
The race was won by Ruan Van Rensburg in a speedy 17.18.