| Blaydon Race | |
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| Date | 9 June |
| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne to Blaydon, England, UK |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | 5.8 miles (previously 5.4 miles) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Course records | Men: K Forster 25:16Women: Jill Hunter 28:03 |
| Official site | The 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.