The Blaydon Race
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, United Kingdom
About this race
The Blaydon Race, first run in 1981, follows the route described in the 1862 song 'The Blaydon Races'. It celebrates the North East's running community and local heritage.
Start location
Keel Row House, 1 Sandgate, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear, NE1 2NG
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear