The Blaydon Race is a 5.9 miles (9.5 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.

Is the Blaydon Races on in 2021?

The Blaydon Race will be held virtually for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Blaydon Harriers and the Blaydon Race team announced that they have taken the decision to hold the annual road race virtually again in 2021, as they did in 2020.

Where did the Blaydon Races start?

The first Blaydon horse races were held in 1861 on a circular island in the Tyne called Blaydon Island (Dent's Meadow). Due to the event's huge success, the organisers decided to hold the event again the following year on the 9th of June.