The Blaydon Race is a 5.9-mile athletics race from Newcastle to Blaydon that takes place on 9 June every year and starts off with the singing of 'The Blaydon Races', as the words are used as the basis …

The Blaydon Race was first held in 1981, the 5.9 mile route is based on the lyrics to the 1862 song by George 'Geordie' Ridley - 'The Blaydon Races'. A celebration of the North East's running community, …

Jan 10, 2026 · Inhabitants of the Tyneside region are undoubtedly familiar with the 19th-century song, ‘The Blaydon Races’. It describes a journey from Newcastle’s city centre to Blaydon to see the races, …

Feb 6, 2026 · Runners can now enter through the Blaydon Race website, with the ballot closing on 11 February at 10:00. This year marks the 44th running of the race, bringing thousands of runners …

The Blaydon Races song, as mentioned earlier, is a popular Geordie folk song written by George “Geordie” Ridley to commemorate a horse racing event in Blaydon. The song has deep cultural roots …

The Blaydon Race, established in 1981 by Dr. James Dewar of Blaydon Harriers and Athletics Club, serves as a modern pedestrian revival of the historic horse races referenced in the folk song, …

Held on Tuesday 9 June 2026, The Blaydon Race is a North East institution: a fully road-closed 5.9-mile blast that starts on Quayside Road in Newcastle and charges along key arteries (including …

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Jan 10, 2026 · Inhabitants of the Tyneside region are undoubtedly familiar with the 19th-century song, ‘The Blaydon Races’. It describes a journey from Newcastle’s city centre to Blaydon to see the races, …

The 5.9 mile road race was organised by Dr James Dewar of Blaydon Harriers. It became an annual event, held on th 9th of June every year, and begins with the singing of "The Blaydon Races", the …