Thousands of runners will be gearing up for Tyneside's iconic Blaydon Race this week as the event returns for its 41st outing on Friday, June 9.
Beginning on Newcastle's Quayside, runners will make their across to Gateshead in the journey to Shibdon Playing Fields in Blaydon. And if you're one of the 4,700 people taking part in the historic occasion, you will need to brush up on the list of instructions for the start line and the race itself before Friday.
While it will be easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all on the day, it's important to make sure you follow the rules of the race to ensure that everyone stays safe and has an enjoyable experience, yourself included. Whether it's your first time running the Blaydon Race or you need a refresher, take a look at the instructions below that come directly from the organisers on what you must and must not do.
