About Wild Deer Events

Dan Flint

Owner & Wild Deer Events founder Dan Flint has ran competitively since he was 13 years old and is a former Junior International athlete finishing 7th in the World over 3000 metres. He also ran for Loughborough University where he obtained a degree in Sports Science & Recreation Management.

Dan has been in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer and Gym owner for over 20 years and is also the Race Director of the Iconic Blaydon Race which is now in its 40^th year and is ran every year on the 9^th June.

Dan is the coach to the Blaydon Harriers Seniors team and takes great pleasure in helping people on their fitness journey. With over 30 years of running experience and already over 12 Wild Deer Events planned for 2020 Dan is hoping to create races that can be enjoyed by everyone in our beautiful North East Countryside.