Enter the Blaydon Race
Entries for the 45th Blaydon Race in 2027 will open at 07:00 on the 5th February 2027. You will be able to enter the ballot until 20:00 on the 9th February 2027.
Those lucky enough to be successful will be notified and payment taken on the 11th February 2027. Sign up to receive Race Updates to be the first to know what's gannin on.
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Don't miss the transfer window
Divvent worry if ye gan an hurt yasel, ye can pass yer place in the race to a fellow runner. You will be able to transfer your number between 08:00 on the 26th May and 20:00 on the 2nd June, by accessing the Participant Dashboard.
It is mandatory to transfer numbers through our entry platform; this ensures we capture new emergency contact details. It also ensures the integrity of our numerous prize categories. We've placed this transfer window as late as we reasonably can; runners will be responsible for physically handing their number over. New numbers will not be issued.
Unofficial transfers will lead to both parties being disqualified from this and subsequent races.
Elite entry
For those at the pointy end, entries are strictly by invitation only an' gan te the first 10 lads an' 10 lasses from the preceding year's race.
A limited number of elite entries will be available on request, issued on a first come first served basis.. To qualify, athletes must have recorded a 10k time under 30:30 (male) or under 36:00 (female) at a UKA licensed race held within the North East region during the past 12 months.
Requests must be made using the contact form on the FAQs page.
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