The Race of the Century is the name of four famous races:
- Race of the Century (Auto Racing) - 1953 French Grand Prix between Mike Hawthorn and Juan Manuel Fangio
- Race of the Century (Athletics) - 1954 British Empire Games, Mile Race between Roger Bannister and John Landy
- Race of the Century (Horse Racing) - 1986 Cox Plate race involving Waverley Star and Bonecrusher
- Race of the Century (Swimming) - 2004 Athens Olympic Games Men's 200m Freestyle Final, involving Ian Thorpe, Pieter van den Hoogenband, Grant Hackett and Michael Phelps
- Race of the Century (Film) - A 1986 film which gives a dramatic presentation of the events of the Golden Globe Race and the fate of Donald Crowhurst.
Famous quotes containing the words race of, race and/or century:
“Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men—and this is the greatest blessing of free governments.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)
“The brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over we realize this: that the human race has been roughly handled, but that it has advanced.”
—Victor Hugo (1802–1885)
“Giving is good, but taking is bad and brings death.”
—Hesiod (c. 8th century B.C.)