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British Heart Foundation Young Hero visits Cambridge heart disease institute ahead of Chariots of Fire race
In 2024, Maia Wiggett was named a British Heart Foundation Young Hero for her fundraising efforts and bravery. 11-year-old Maia Wiggett, from St Neots, was born with a serious congenital heart condition and underwent open heart surgery at just six months’ old. This summer, in her role as a BHF Young Hero, she visited the […]
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Chariots of Fire 2026: supporting life-saving heart research
Every year, Chariots of Fire brings people together to run, volunteer and fundraise in Cambridge. Now in its 34th year, it’s one of the region’s few fully road-closed relay events, giving participants a rare chance to run through the historic grounds of several University of Cambridge colleges. While race day is a celebration of teamwork […]
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Chariots of Fire relay race brings Cambridge history to life
On 20 September 2026, the Chariots of Fire relay returns, opening parts of Cambridge usually closed to the public through a route shaped by the city’s history. The 1.7-mile course starts on Queen’s Green and runs through the centre of Cambridge, passing through Trinity College and King’s College. Both institutions have played a role in shaping ideas […]
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