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27 best pictures as sun shines on Black Rock 5 race in Fife

The hugely popular event is only possible at low tide as runners pass behind the Black Rock half a mile offshore.

Yesterday was the 30th annual Black Rock 5 race in Kinghorn. Image: David Wardle

By Claire Warrender

June 3 2023, 10:10am

June 3 2023, 10:10am

Around 1,200 runners took on the 30th annual Black Rock 5 race in Fife on Friday night.

The unique road and beach event sees racers take to the sands off Kinghorn and pass behind the Black Rock, half a mile off Burntisland.

The route is only possible at low tide and runners get their feet wet as they splash through the sea.

Hundreds of people took advantage of the good weather to line the streets of Kinghorn to cheer them on.

And they enjoyed the spectacle as a long line of people snaked along the beach and into the sea.

Kinghorn Black Rock 5 organised by family

The Black Rock 5 race is so called because the course was initially thought to be five miles long.

However, it’s actually about 4.3 miles, or seven kilometres.

There is also a children’s race.

It’s organised by Kinghorn man John McKay and his family, and all the money raised is ploughed back into the local community.

Photographer David Wardle was at the event to capture some of the action.

Signs clearly marked the road closures at Kinghorn for the run yesterday.

Runners have a quick warm up before the start of the race.

Family proudly hold up signs to help Dad on the run.

Hundreds of runners at the start of the race.

People of all ages gathered together for the race in Kinghorn.

Eager runners at the front making their way down the hill.

A beautiful day for the Runners at the start of the race.

Keeping a steady pace as they run down the hill while spectators watched and cheered them on.

A fantastic day to sit outside and have a party while cheering on the runners.

Friends and family help to cheer on the runners as they cover almost five miles.

Runners just before they hit the beach after the descending hill.

Hopefully the runners topped up their sun cream before heading out on this warm and sunny day.

Runners keeping each other going with positive vibes before they hit the beach.

Friends and family help the runners with supportive cheers and claps as the runners pass.

A big crowd of supporters lined the route to help cheer on the runners as the passed heading towards the beach.

The runners head out to the Black Rock through the shallow water on the beach.

The leaders head back passing some of the back markers.

The leader heads back up towards the town, not an easy task running on the sand.

Marshals cheer on the runners from the side lines as they pass.

Friends and family help to cheer on the runners with their colourful signs.

Friends, family and even some dogs help to keep the runners going.

A fantastically positive and supporting atmosphere as runners make their way to the finish line.

Runners make their way to the finish after tackling hills and a sandy route.

Lots of smiles today as everyone enjoys the race.

Friends and family help cheer on the runners before the big hill to the finish.

Leaders come off the beach towards the finish line.

The end is in sight for the leaders who are on the last stretch before crossing the finishing line.

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