The Blaydon Race is roughly 5.8–5.9 miles long (about 9.3 km), run from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blaydon each year on 9 June.

Quick Scoop: How far is the Blaydon Race?

  • Official distance: usually given as about 5.8–5.9 miles.
  • In kilometres: around 9.3 km.
  • Route: a point‑to‑point road race following the spirit of the old “Blaydon Races” song, starting in Newcastle and finishing in Blaydon.

Some organisers and training plans describe it as 5.8 miles, others as 5.9 miles, so you’ll often see both numbers used, but it’s safely “just under 10K.”

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