The Blaydon Race | The Largest North East Club Race

Thursday 9th Joon 2022- 7.15pm

Are ye ready te gan te The Blaydon Race?

Race Information

About the Race

The Blaydon Race is a super fast 6 mile race from Newcastle City Centre to Blaydon Town. The race is now in it's 40th year and has grown from 250 entries in 1981.

On the Day

Are you ready for The Blaydon Race? Get prepared and learn what to expect on the day.

The Route

View the course map and stay up to date with the road closures.

A Race Steeped in history

The famous 1862 Geordie folk song written by Geordie Ridley, about “Gannin' alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races” was adapted in 1981 into the road race that it is known for today. Jim Dewar of Blaydon Harriers came up with the idea for the race and it has gone from strength to strength in the past 40 years.

Learn about the history