The Greatest Race

In The Greatest Race, a single actor reflects on the fleeting nature of worldly achievements. They acknowledge that records in competitive races are temporary, as someone will always come along to break them. However, the actor emphasizes a greater race—the race of life—where true victory lies in living with honor, integrity, and faith. Unlike physical achievements that fade, a life of character leaves a lasting legacy and serves as a tribute to God. The monologue concludes with the reminder that those who live righteously set standards that can never be surpassed.

Cast: 1 (monolog)

Bible Reference: 2 Timothy 4:7

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 2

Sample:

actor comes on stage

When all is said
The pistol sounds and hearts beat fast,
We do our best, we strive to exceed
The mark set by some faceless former achiever.
Training and preparing, always striving
To be the fastest, the strongest, the most fit.
For we tell ourself no one remembers
Who came second in the big race.

Yet only one thing is sure and certain,
Someday, somewhere, someone
Will be faster, will shatter our record,
Will be the new champion of the multitudes.
And in an instant our achievements
Become a soon forgotten blurred notation
In some dusty, frayed old record book.

But men of character and substance take heed . .

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