The Captain Callcott Canter

Blaydon, United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2026

DVRC Relays: Andrew Callcott Memorial Race

This is a team relay held on Thursday 16 July with Race HQ at Swalwell Juniors Football Club, Spa Well Rd, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU. The race start and finish are at Derwenthaugh Country Park, adjacent to the Race HQ.

The race format is teams of three, for entrants aged 16 and over. Each team must include at least one male and one female. The entry fee is £18 per team. The closing date for registrations is 30 June. Entrants are asked to send their team name and runner details to the event organiser; bank details will be provided to secure entries.

Registration will take place at the Race HQ. Limited parking is available at the Race HQ; additional parking is available near the race start, at Land of Oak and Iron, and at a car park near the tennis courts. The event bar will be open throughout the evening. Runners will receive a pie after the race; vegan pies can be arranged via the team manager.

Prizes will be presented at the Race HQ for the first three teams and for the fastest male and female legs. Race results will be published on the club website as soon as they are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Team Relay (3 per Team)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Five and ten kilometre trail runs around Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, with firm trails, some grass and woodland. Live chip timing, Canicross friendly, finishers get a medal and merchandise.

A **10 km** trail race on a fast, flat course, open to all ages and abilities. All entries get a medal and goody bag and top two men and top two women receive prizes, with spot prizes and a series league table.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear with looped laps from a 3 km minimum. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag and distance pins are available for half marathon and longer.

Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge is a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham, with a 5 km minimum and multiple distance options. Finishers receive a Durham themed medal and distance pins for half marathon or further.

Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.