Port of Blyth 10K

Port of Blyth 10k is hosting the NECAA 10k road championships this year. A 10K chip-timed event held under England Athletics Licence Standards and UK Athletics rules. (Minimum age 16 years on day of Race) Please note the following relating to the NECAA championship: This event is confined to athletes who were born or have continuously resided, for at least nine months prior to the competition, within the counties of Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland, Tyne & Wear or Teesside. The NECAA are operating under UKA Rule 21 S6 as one County and clubs must abide by those rules regarding qualifications and any other matters. Entries are welcome from non NECAA competitors, however, in those events for which heats and finals are held, such competitors may not displace NECAA athletes from any subsequent heat or final. This 2 lap race is run from Blyth Beach to Seaton Sluice and back, along public footpaths and cycle ways. The course is mostly flat and provides an excellent chance of fast times. Athletes compete in individual age categories. For example a Male over 50 will not qualify for over 40 and over 45 category awards.