DVRC Relays: Andrew Callcott Memorial Race

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Road runs in United Kingdom, Blaydon-on-Tyne

Distances

Running
Halbmarathon
21.1 km

About

A club relay event hosted by Derwent Valley Running Club, featuring team-based running with mixed gender requirements and multiple legs.

Catering & aid stations

Runners will receive a pie on course; vegan pies available upon request via team manager.

Pacers

The event is run in teams of 3 (must include one male and one female). Start waves are defined by fastest male and female legs, with target times presented at Race HQ. Pacer flagging may be used during the race to help teams maintain target times per leg.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Blaydon-on-Tyne

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan6°2°

↑ 08:24

↓ 16:09

Feb7°2°

↑ 07:32

↓ 17:12

Mar9°3°

↑ 06:22

↓ 18:11

Apr11°4°

↑ 06:04

↓ 20:11

May14°7°

↑ 05:00

↓ 21:08

Jun17°10°

↑ 04:28

↓ 21:48

Jul19°12°

↑ 04:49

↓ 21:37

Aug18°12°

↑ 05:43

↓ 20:42

Sep16°10°

↑ 06:41

↓ 19:25

Oct13°8°

↑ 07:37

↓ 18:09

Nov9°5°

↑ 07:40

↓ 16:05

Dec7°3°

↑ 08:27

↓ 15:39

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Team relay format: 3 runners per team, mixed gender required
Bar open throughout the event for refreshments

Runners receive a pie (vegan available on request)

FAQ

What is the format of the Andrew Callcott Memorial Race?

It is a team relay with 3 runners per team, requiring at least one male and one female. Runners aged 16+ can enter. The race starts at 7:00pm with presentations for the fastest male and female legs at approximately 8:30pm.

Where is the race HQ and start/finish?

Race HQ is at Swalwell Juniors Football Club, Spa Well Rd, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU. Start and finish are at Derwenthaugh Country Park near the club.

What should teams bring or arrange in advance?

Teams should email their name and runner details to derwentvalleyrunningclub@gmail.com to receive bank details for entry (£18 per team). Registration closes 30 June. Bring a pie (advise vegan needs to contact the team manager). Car sharing is encouraged; limited on-site parking is available.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:24:43 AM