Blaydon Race

The Blaydon Race is a 5.8 miles (9.3 km) athletics race from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blaydon, in England, that is steeped in local tradition. It takes place on 9 June every year and starts off with the singing of the "Blaydon Races" -- with the words as the basis for the race.

Blaydon Race
Date9 June
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne to Blaydon, England, UK
Event typeRoad
Distance5.8 miles (previously 5.4 miles)
Established1981 (1981)
Course recordsMen:
K Forster 25:16
Women:
Jill Hunter 28:03
Official siteThe Blaydon Race
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