This year's Splash & Dash Beach Race will return to St Andrews' West Sands on 21 July. An evening event, race action will commence at 6.30pm. 

The 4.5-mile-long race has been held on the firm surfaces of St Andrews’ magnificent West Sands beach since 2017. Starting and finishing at the Life Guards Beach Hut the event is a two-lap race. At the end of each lap, runners are treated to what organisers call ‘a nice cooling dip'. 

Organisers comment: "There are no surprise hills but you will be delighted to know that at the end of each lap we have included a nice cooling water dip for your pleasure! You will get more than your feet wet so remember to bring a change of clothing!

"There are track runners, trail runners and hill runners but the most fun loving have to be beach runners!"

All those taking part will receive a race medal and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall males and females. The race also offers the support of a very patriotic red lobster... just wait and see!

If you'd like to know more, visit the Splash & Dash Beach Race entry page. 

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