Cockfield Chase Fell Race

Cockfield, United Kingdom • 28 Apr 2026

Event overview

Cockfield Chase is scheduled for Tue 28 Apr 2026 in Cockfield, County Durham. The event is listed as a club/simple (CS) fell race and has a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Minimum age for entrants is 14.

Course

The advertised distance is 7 km (4.3 miles) with 160 m (525 ft) of climb. The race is run as two laps: the first lap of 3.5 km is a group run to show the route and the second 3.5 km lap is raced. No map is required; the route will be shown on the night. Venue: top end of Cockfield High Street, DL13 5HF. Grid reference: 115242. The course note states it is suitable for beginners with off-road running shoes.

Entry and fees

Pre-entry and entry on the day are available. Fees for both pre-entry and on-the-day entry are £5 for members and £6 for non-members. Parking is as directed by marshals at the carpark at the top of Cockfield main street; do not park in the village.

Additional information

Teams are not allowed. There are no separate junior races. Race lap records (lap only, 3.5 km, 80 m+) are 00:12:37 (male, 2023) and 00:16:09 (female, 2021). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
7 Km / 4.3 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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