30pm: Metro Radio kicks off the entertainment. 40-49-Paul Gilder, Jason Stirland (33. Race Review: Blaydon Race 2022. This weekend, temporary road and lane closures will be in effect for crane operations, cleaning activities and special events. Course and road closure information will be posted as it becomes available, please continue to check back. ROUTE:Newcastle fans singing Blaydon RacesThere's lots going on this weekend with the Blaydon Races and two Sam Fender concerts taking place in the city. m. The iconic Blaydon Race returns to Tyneside on Friday 9 June with thousands of runners fighting for the title of the King or. The 5. 15 races will start at 6:30am. An' aw got two black eyes an' a broken nose in gan te Blaydon Races. ASCENT / DESCENT (RAW) EXPLORE FILTERED DATA. 00pm, other roads in and out of the City and Blaydon are likely to be affected with. The Blaydon Races, William Irving, 1903 (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) Blaydon Races centenary celebrations, Newcastle, June 9, 1962 The finish of the 2016 Blaydon road race at Shibdon Playing Fields, BlaydonMore than 4,000 runners are gearing up to take part in the 30th Blaydon Race in Newcastle. While normal racing is suspended due to Coronavirus, we are listing the results of UKA licensed virtual races but will not be putting them on runner profiles. ATLANTIC SEABOARD ROAD CLOSURES 9-16 October 2023. m. Email: [email protected] proposed 12-turn, 2. Closures will start at 1:30 a. m. In excess of 200 volunteers helped out this evening. ROAD CLOSURES. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct planned road closures to accommodate the 2023 Armed Forces Cycling Classic bicycle races, which will take place during the weekend of Saturday, June 3 – Sunday, June 4, 2023. Advance Warning - Skinnerburn Road closed due to the Blaydon Race between B1600 Forth Banks (Grainger Town) and Water Street (Newcastle Business Park). Blaydon Harriers said: "Unfortunately, we need to bring you the news that the Blaydon Race won’t take place on June. Downtown Main Street will be closed between Bissell Street and Maple Street starting at 5 a. Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Stephan Way, Mc Donald's Access. Thursday 8 June 2023, 5:37pm Runners will be taking on the 5. The Blaydon Races lyrics in full. Road closure at Claypath affecting service X62. Charm City Circulator (CCC) patrons should be aware that CCC bus operations will be modified on race day. m. Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band3 - 7 a. Multiple roads will be closed in the area from 6pm on Friday to allow a safe route for the. RM 2RX48J2 – Newcastle, UK. . The Blaydon Race is an athletics road race between Newcastle and Blaydon. 15pm to 9. US101: MP 232. The race will come along Railway Street on the eastbound carriageway and turns right at the Globe (Plummer Street) and up onto Scotswood Road. Follow the Waze navigational app for additional road closure information. and ending at 8 p. TRAIL 25 is the perfect event for half marathon runners and challenge walkers looking to embark on a new off-road challenge. The inner drives of the Parkway (both lanes) will be closed in both directions from 9:30 a. VERSE D Now when we got to Paradise A7 D There were bonny games begun G D There were. Multiple roads will be closed in the area from 6pm on Friday to allow a safe route for the thousands of runners to take on the historic annual eventBalmbra’s – the dance hall made famous by the Blaydon Races song – reopened especially to mark the 150th anniversary and put on a night of comedy. 9 mile road race will start at the east end of Collingwood Street in. The race is organised entirely by volunteers from Blaydon Harriers and Athletics Club, coming in at the region's premier and largest club race. 2015 and 2023 events were sponsored by the. . The 5. 83. 9 mile route from 1854. Road . Due to necessary road closures on LZ-201 and LZ-202, this center will be closed from 10:30 a. The event - originally a horse race - was held from 1861 to. (updated 7/1/2023). The Blaydon Race is fast approaching, it is our flagship event and relies on our members pulling together to make it a success. "Venue is Cookridge Village Scout Hut, Pinfold Lane. Dunn Street closed due to the Blaydon Race between Skinnerburn Road and Railway Terrace. m. . MTA is offering two additional early morning Light Rail trains from Hunt Valley – departing at 5:00 and 5:30 a. 9 June 2021. The Blaydon Race takes place on the evening of Tuesday 9th June, and more than 4,000 runners are expected to compete. Michael Gill, Huub. 11/21/2023 12:46:00 PM. To ensure the event proceeds safely it is necessary to introduce temporary road closures to the following roads. The 5k and 6. Copy Listing. m. #premierleague #anthem #newcastleunited #nufc #uk #youtube #clubsong#nufc #video #youtubeRun course road closures will be downtown, but drivers should also expect "major" closures and delays along the path of the competition's bike route, which runs from Wrightsville Beach, along Eastwood Road and Miltary Cutoff Road, up to Pender County. " "The 10K was sold out in 2023 and 2022. Motorists are advised to expect some delays on Tyneside this Saturday as the annual Blaydon Race gets underway. . You can find the sculpture on the cycle path between Blaydon Burn and Stella, close to the river and train line. 6-mile road race, first run in 1981 between Newcastle and Blaydon. On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the following route modifications will be implemented from 1:00 p. to 6 p. The City of Chicago and NASCAR officials shared a traffic plan for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, which takes place July 1–2, 2023. Summary. Thursday 8 June 2023, 5:37pm Runners will be taking on the 5. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order under Section 16A of the. Ah went to Blaydon Races, ‘twas on the ninth of Joon, in eighteen hundred an’ sixty-two, on a summer’s efternoon - and the rest!With two Sam Fender concerts and the Blaydon Races taking place, we're in for a couple of exciting days in the city! Check road closures and event timings 👉 Changes to public transport 👉 . 2-mile street course which is expected to draw 100,000 attendees on July 1-2. We include all races with UKA race licences. Multiple roads will be closed in the area from 6pm on Friday to allow a safe route for the. sparklecloud. , southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive will close between Randolph Street and McFetridge Road. The pubs 'n' clubs the shops 'n' aal. to 1:00 p. Sam Fender road closures. Lyrics. Road closures along the route today and this evening. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys on Thursday, June 9 as the Blaydon Race takes place. The races will cause road closures throughout the city from Friday through Sunday. 12th Jun 2023. 2 Hugo Storey Muckle Cycle Club 00:43:41 Male Senior. 11th December 2023 (weather permitting) 3 days (weather permitting) with no works undertaken during the weekend. These days the Blaydon Race is a popular annual 5. com May 11, 2023 at 1:30pm. Multiple roads will be closed in the area from 6pm on Friday to allow a safe route for the. #newcastle #newcastleunited #nufc Blaydon Races (Stadium Version) - Song and Lyrics Ah me lads, ye shudda seen us gannin',We pass'd the foaks alang the road. A road closure sign installed for the Jesmond Low Traffic Neighbourhood. The run is 5. Competitors will assemble in the Bigg Market area from 5pm onwards and a number of roads will be closed to facilitate the race. Routes will be marked with signs that read “Bike Race Detour. 35 Ross Turner Fietsen Tempo 2nd. The run is 5. 19:23, 22 NOV 2023. The following is a list of fun runs, marathons, obstacle course races, triathlons and multisport/adventure races in United Kingdom in 2023. This will also affect access to the Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Cowen Road - so the centre will be closing at 12. Onsite parking. 12th Jun 2023. During the period 1965 to 1969 the venue booked more. Kylea Little, Keeper of History at Discovery Museum said: “The ringing of the bell to signal the. Participants Results Friday 9 June 2023 Newcastle Great Britain 5. com route planner. com, each property of Toronto Star Newspapers. (Credit: Roanoke Police Dept. Race Noticeboard. 15pm and will finish at Shibdon Road Playing Fields in Blaydon at approximately 9pm. Blaydon Race 2023 full list of road closures in Newcastle and Gateshead on June 9. The Blaydon Race has grown from 250 entries in 1981 to 4,500 today and was the brainchild of Blaydon Harrier Jim Dewar, who had the idea of a road race to follow the route of the horse race made. These closures will affect various streets and intersections in the Kona area. CHORUS: Oh! lads ye shud a' seen us gannin, Passin' the folks upon the road just as they were stannin. Overview. Making its debut in 1981, the running race follows the route once taken by coaches from Newcastle across to the Blaydon horse races in the 1860s - as made forever famous by Geordie Ridley's folk song. The Blaydon Race will again be taking place on 9th June with a start time of 1915. Euan Woodliffe, The Cycling Academy 2. In preparation for the event, the following road closure will be implemented on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from approximately 5:00 a. I-395 South Exit 10A to Boundary Channel Drive. 30pm on June 9. 30pm on June 9. The races will finish directly in front of the racecourse grandstand. (FOX5) - Continuing road work and construction in advance of the Las Vegas F1 race will bring more lane closures and reductions to the city. These days the Blaydon Race (in normal times) is a popular annual 5. Motorists are advised expect some delays on Tyneside as the Blaydon Race gets underway this Friday, June 9, with road closures set to be put in place to make way for runners. " 6. Race Review: Blaydon Race 2023. The rules of the road are simple: fastest wins. Blaydon Race. 5. Cookridge Community Run. Thursday 26 October to Friday 17 November 2023. Your luggage label is printed on the cut off strip on. along the route ahead of the race to make sure the road closures are in place and all vehicles are off the road for the safe passage of the riders. & Rochelle Ave. 4km running route near Shieldfield, UK. 30am, 19 September 2023. m. 8,967 likes · 347 talking about this. 04, 3rd overall-a great day out for all the Penn family!) Neil Dick, Vaughan Hemy. There are numerous closures throughout the entire weekend beginning as early as 9:30 a. Streets in the Downtown, Uptown, Oakland. The band is Also Known As. A number of roads and slip roads will be closed at points throughout the event. The Blaydon Race. Rather like Camptown Races, which was written by Stephen Foster in America a decade or so earlier, the song is an exaggerated, humorous account of a trip. For more details click here. See William C Irving's famous depiction of the Blaydon Races, painted in 1903. 17, through Sunday, Nov. G D And all of them were starin'. From 18:00 until 21:30 on 9th June. Blaydon Race 2023 full list of road closures in Newcastle and Gateshead on June 9. The Blaydon Race lyrics / Blaydon Race quiz / History of the 9th June / Spectator tips for Blaydon Race 17:19, 7 JUN 2023 Blaydon Race 2022: new route, road closures, and start time as famous run. m. Road Closures: A list of road closures can be found on BaytoBreakers. The race was being run today for the first time since 2019 after twice being. Clayton Street. The event - originally a horse race - was held from 1861 to. The Blaydon Race - from Newcastle to Gateshead - was marked by a 19th Century folk song of the same name by George "Geordie" Ridley. 06:00, 3 APR 2023; Bookmark. Weather Alert West Coast Range, South Willamette Valley Air Stagnation Advisory. . James Jarvis October 4, 2023 at 9:30am. Sunday October 8th, 2023 Victoria BC, Canada Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 8K. Both the Swing Bridge and the A695 Scotswood Bridge will also be shut to motor traffic. 79. Making its debut in 1981, the running race follows the route once taken by coaches from Newcastle across to the Blaydon horse races in the 1860s - as made forever famous by Geordie Ridley's folk song. Ah went to Blaydon Races, ‘twas on the ninth of Joon, In eighteen hundred an’ sixty-two, on a summer’s efternoon; Ah tyuk the ‘bus frae Balmbra’s, an. m. 30pm. It will be the 40th running of the Blaydon Race, which has been put on by Blaydon Harriers & Athletics Club since 1981, and it is a sellout occasion – with 4,700 people taking part. It has become synonymous with North-East culture after being adopted by both Newcastle. 19-year-old Euan Woodliffe (The Cycling Academy) won the 2023 Blaydon CC road race on Sunday 28 May, his first national road race win since joining the senior ranks this year. Check out the map at the bottom of the listThe Blaydon area is the origin of the well-known traditional song "Blaydon Races", written by local musician and showman George 'Geordie' Ridley in 1862. from Columbus Dr. From road closures to ticket prices, here’s the lowdown on the street race happening July 1-2 downtown. A7 D Gannin along the Scotswood Road. Hi there, welcome to my fundraising page… make yourself at home :-) Have a look below; you can see updates about my fundraising, how it’s all going and hopefully some messages from other sponsors too. These days, of course, the Blaydon Race is a popular 5. 30-9. The Blaydon Race is an athletics road race between Newcastle and Blaydon. Jun 7, 2023, 10:00 PM Blaydon Race 2023 full list of road closures in Newcastle and Gateshead on June 9 Newcastle Gateshead Blaydon Sam Fender Motorists are advised expect some delays on. Away we went along Skinnerburn Road, that’s on the road to Blaydon. Road Closures Over Seven Days 2 Similar to past editions of the Singapore Grand Prix, road closures for the event will take place over seven days. Pre race warm up 9. 3 km) athletics race from Newcastle upon Tyne to. The iconic annual. See a map of Saturday road closures. These days, the Blaydon Race is a popular six-mile annual road race from Newcastle to Blaydon, first run in 1981. A small but nonetheless very strong field lined for the Blaydon CC road race in Northumberland. All Profits from these galleries are being donated to the British Heart Foundation. Ah me lads, ye shudda seen us gannin’, We pass’d the foaks upon the road just as they wor stannin’; Thor wes lots o’ lads an’ lasses there, all wi’ smiling faces, Gannin alang. Road closures will be in place in Gateshead and Newcastle this evening (Thursday 9 June) for the Blaydon Race, with a number of new restrictions in force around both sides of the river to account for the changed route. Runners who do not have guaranteed entry to the race could apply to the non-guaranteed general entry drawing between February 8 and. and continue into the afternoon in. Street closed by police with cones (file photo) Two races, each taking place Saturday morning, will close streets in parts of Arlington this weekend. A 1999 recording of the oldest Newcastle United fan anthem is matched with video from the weekend of the 2023 Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London. - and from Glen Burnie at 5:28 and 5:58 a. (WKRN) – The Big Machines Music City Grand Prix will be held this weekend in Nashville, bringing many road closures. From 18:00 until 21:30 on 9th June. The 5. The afternoon journey on service X62 will be unable to operate via Claypath on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th November while Lumiere takes place. 8 miles (9. PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia today released information about upcoming. I went to Blaydon Races D Twas on the ninth of June A7 D Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Two G D On a summer's afternoon E7 A7 I took the bus from Balmbras D And she was heavy laden A7 D Away we went along Collingwood Street G D That's on the Road to Blaydon A7 D Oh me lads, you should've. I-395 South Exit 9 to Clark Street. Thor wis lots o' lads an' lassies there, aal wi' smiling faces, Gannin' alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races. DISTANCE 187 ft | 170 ft. Sent in by Iona Sweeney: "A few photos of. We emphasise that the Blaydon Race is a serious road race run under UK Athletics rules and not a sponsored walk: we will not accept entries from people who intend to walk. to 10:00 p. What’s happening: Nearly all of Broad Street will be shut down for the race, with road closures beginning at 2am Sunday. The following road closures will be implemented on Sunday, March 12, 2023 during the St. UKA_pending, UKA_pending. Road closures in Essex on Friday 26 May 2023 . But with road closures in place for the Blaydon Race, the arena have issued some advice to anyone going to the show. D They all had smilin' faces. 'Twas on the ninth of June. As provided by the DOT, the following road and lane closures, and parking restrictions, will be implemented: Lane closure on Friday, September 1st from approximately 8:00 p. Scotswood Road, Scotswood Bridge and Chainbridge Road will be closed to traffic IN BOTH DIRECTIONS at various times between 6. The Scotswood Bridge, linking Newcastle's West End and Blaydon across the River Tyne, opened this week 55 years ago. TERRAIN CALORIES CONFIGURE. 30pm: Quayside area is closed to traffic 6. Course and road closure information will be posted as it becomes available. William Taylor, 8. until the race is over, approximately. 824 miles. Newcastle City guide Pat Stevens has devised and will lead a walk. . Blaydon Races. sparklecloud. m. Newcastle upon Tyne to Blaydon, England, UK: Event type: Road: Distance: 5. Bell Street, between Candleriggs and High. Road closures will come into force in Newcastle with the following roads being closed between 5pm and 8pm: Bigg Market. [4+ sources]Sat, June 3rd 2023, 1:42 AM UTC. UK. (Friday & Saturday) plotaroute. The road closures include Chainbridge Road / Blaydon Highway for westbound traffic (from Scotswood Bridge to Blaydon. SEE DETAILED ROAD CLOSURE MAP FOR SAFFRON WALDEN . 9 mile road race will start at the east end of Collingwood Street in Newcastle city centre at 7. Updated July 25, 2023 - 8:26 pm. Any emergency road closures or modifications along the city circuit race route will be updated on BCDOT's social media sites. Published May 25, 2023 5:44 a. Gawn alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races. Plotted with the plotaroute. 09 Jun 2023 14:30:22D A7 D Oh me lads, you should've seen us gannin G D Passing the folks along the road E7 A7 And all of them were starin' D All the lads and lasses there A7 D They all had smilin' faces G D Gannin along the Scotswood Road A7 D To see the Blaydon Races. But 2022. Wednesday. 30pm: Race Information point opens. to 6 p. Several roads in Newcastle and Gateshead will be closed from 6 pm on Friday, June 9, until. co. Ah me lads, ye shudda seen us gannin’, We pass’d the foaks upon the road just as they wor stannin’; Thor wes lots o’ lads an’ lasses there, all wi. We make every effort to ensure. The club took part in competitive events, mainly cross country and road racing, interrupted only by the years of the Great War and the Second World War. LOCATION: The race starts on Newcastle Quayside at 7. Location: A725 (M8 Ppp Boundary to Whistleberry Road Slip) to A725 (Whitemoss Rbt to Birniehill Rbt), Southbound Start time: 15th of February 2023, 8:00pm Description: Works: Carriageway Patching Traffic Management: 15/02/2023 - Lane Closure, 16/02/2023 - Lane Closure, 16/02/2023 -. As usual, it is on 9th June (a Friday this year) and will start at approx. November. to 2:45 p. All Cameras | North East Traffic Cameras (netrafficcams. m. The St. 16th - 17th Nov 2023. A historic bar in Newcastle’s Cloth Market is to be regenerated in a £1. The plan provides an outline for street closures, parking restrictions, and pedestrian routes in and around Grant Park. Macdonald Parkway. m. Media Contact: Jennifer Sherlock [email protected] 609-369-3482 General Information Contact: Office of Special Events: [email protected] City Announces Road Closures for 2022 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. 30am and the course between Barrule Park, Ramsey and Cronk-ny-Mona, Onchan. (Falmouth Road Race) FALMOUTH, Mass — The Falmouth Road Race is back this weekend on Sunday, August 20 at 9 a. m. 30pm. . The iconic annual. 1 John Routledge GTR – Return To Life P/B Streamline 00:42:18 Male Vet. Running Calendar UK - 2023. m. 30pm: Children's Race starts. (Credit: Jacob Hunziker, WSET)The Blaydon Race is an athletics road race between Newcastle and Blaydon. Blaydon Race road closures 2023 (Gateshead Council) ) Tweet 02 June 2023 Motorists are advised to expect some delays on Tyneside on Friday 9th June as the annual Blaydon Race gets underway. m. Runners will begin on the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside just under the Tyne Bridge, then along the river, to Newcastle Business Park, to Scotswood. 5. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order under Section 16A of the. In Gateshead, the Blaydon Race road closures run between 6. Lane closings may also occur due to circumstances beyond NYC DOT's control. 8 mile road race from Newcastle to Blaydon. uk) The Blaydon Race has grown from 250 entries in 1981 to 4,500 today and was the brainchild of Blaydon Harrier Jim Dewar, who had the idea of a road race to follow the route of the horse race made. Sunday’s closures will be at 11am and 12. As the song goes, thousands of runners will be 'gannin’n alang' the Scotswood Road this afternoon for the 40th. 19, seasoned runners and first-timers alike will hit the city streets for a series of races. between Harmon Ave. Edit Listing. 6-mile road race - first run in 1981 - between Newcastle and Blaydon, but what happened to the horse race commemorated in the song? It was on this day 100 years ago, in fact, that the last Blaydon Races were held. Guest blogger Christopher Hoy looks at the history of the Blaydon Races and hears about plans for a celebration Christopher Hoy Thu 12 Jan 2012 11. ARLnow. Finish line timetable And here are the timings for the finish line at the Shibdon Playing Fields in Blaydon: 5. Nearest town: 3. The Las Vegas Grand Prix app will provide fans with the best walking routes to get from the hotel to their. Charm City Circulator (CCC) patrons should be aware that CCC bus operations will be modified on race day. m. Motorists are advised to use. 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. ROAD CLOSURES. Reason: Roadworks. . Apr 28, 2023 #Blaydon Races The Blaydon Races is an annual event that happens in the town of Blaydon, located in the north-eastern part of England. A string of roadworks and road closures are due to take place across the North East this week - here is the full list. 5. Runners participating in the Army Ten-Miler (courtesy photo) The annual Army Ten-Miler race will trigger a series of road closures in Arlington this weekend. More than 4,500 athletes set to compete in the annual June 9 Blaydon Race in NewcastleFree Online Library: Blaydon Race 2023 full list of road closures in Newcastle and Gateshead on June 9; Multiple roads will be closed in the area from 6pm on Friday to allow a safe route for the thousands of runners to take on the historic annual event. The town's athletic club - the Blaydon Harriers - organise a road running race (called the Blaydon Race) every year on 9 June. I went to Blaydon Races 'Twas on the 9th of June Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Two On a Summer's Afternoon We took the bus from Balmbras She was heavy laden Away we went along Collingwood Street That's on the Road to BlaydonThe City of Philadelphia today released information about upcoming road closures associated with the Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend. m. Motorists are advised expect some delays on Tyneside as the Blaydon Race gets underway this Friday, June 9, with. Read More: The rise of the Blaydon Races - and why the illustrious event was stopped. In the 19th century Stella was a small community that played an important part in the region’s coal mining industry. The iconic race will begin on Newcastle Quayside this Friday as it marks its 41st year on Tyneside, with 4,700 runners set to take partRoad Race Circuit Closures 4-8 August & 12-13 August:. LAS VEGAS, Nev. 6 mile annual road race. m. Blaydon Races, 9th June 2023. : Constitution Avenue from 9th Street to 15th Street, NW. Provided to YouTube by MNRK Music GroupThe Blaydon Races · Owen Brannigan with Male Voice Quartet · Gerald MooreFolk Songs of the British Isles℗ 2012 Griffin. Thousands take on Blaydon Race on a sunny June afternoon (Image: Newcastle Chronicle). To make the event safe and memorable for all, road closures will be required in some areas of London and Essex. Blaydon Races. Use the search function to filter events in this time period. 2, 2023 at 7:21 PM PDT. m. From 18:00 until 21:30 on 9th June. The song is quoted from the author's manuscript in Allan's as follows: Away we went alang Collingwood Street, that's on the road to Blaydon. Sun 0930. m. Northumberland family travel business to close at end of the year as owners retire. 30pm to 6. The very first road race named in its honour took place on June 2, 1962, to commemorate The Blaydon Races' centenary. 2023 Blaydon Race Part 5. 10th Jun 2022. Affected routes: X62. Wells Drive on June 13, 2023. Street closures will be in effect from 2 a. ROAD CLOSURES. The non-guaranteed entry drawing helps preserve the diversity of the race. Official account of The Largest Club Race in the North East. (John J. Road closures are expected on the M90, A90, A85 and A9 during races. To help these events run safely, a number of temporary road closures will be in place. 45pm. The run is 5. Collingwood Street. m. 15th Jun 2023. 9 miles and steeped in local tradition, taking place on the 9th June every year and starts off by singing The. The following closures are already in effect: Wednesday, October 4: Jackson Dr. It is a traditional race event that has been celebrated by the people of the region since the 19th century. The road gans roond and roond. RM2R6W3R4 – Newcastle upon Tyne UK 9th June 2023 Blaydon Races competitors crossing the Tyne at Scotswood Bridge, runners. 6 Miles. Workers continue construction in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race at the corner of Columbus Drive and Ida B. Fully signposted diversions will be in place, but drivers are advised to avoid the affected areas if possible and to allow additional time for journeys. Men’s Race 1. North East Live Traffic. Motorists are advised expect some delays on Tyneside as the Blaydon Race gets underway this Friday, June 9, with road closures set to be put in place to make way for runners. The 2021 Virtual Blaydon Race will raise money for the Cash for Kids charity. But 2022. RESULT. You can find a full list of road closures for the entire weekend on the city's website, phila.