One of the most iconic moments in British film was recreated when runners dashed along the West Sands in St Andrews at the weekend.
The event was staged in homage to Chariots of Fire, and original crew members were among those taking part.
Organiser Ben McLeod said the fund-raising race had captured the public imagination.
“Chariots of Fire is 30 years old this year and I felt it was high time somebody organised a public event which celebrates both our glorious beach and the classic film,” he said. “The opening scene of Chariots of Fire is one of the most iconic and recognisable in cinema history.”
Sunday’s 5K race, which raised funds for Sue Ryder Care, was a dream come true for Ben. Having studied at St Andrews University in the mid-1990s, he now lives locally.
“The first thing everybody talked about when they came to St Andrews was the beach and that scene from Chariots of Fire,” he said. “It is just so inspiring.
“When I was at university I was more into sports like rugby, but ran a marathon two years ago and did a lot of running on the beach. It is impossible not to think about the film as you run along and take in that incredible view.”
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Ben has been “overwhelmed” by the support he has received for the project, and was particularly pleased when Lord Puttnam, the producer of Chariots of Fire, got in touch to give his backing.
Chariots of Fire tells of two athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics one for the glory of God, one to overcome prejudice. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, it won four, including best picture.