The Hay'o'Trail Race

The Hay'o'Trail Race

The Hay'o'Trail Race is an annual hill trail event organised by Derwent AC in Cockermouth. The main course is described as a 6 km multi terrain route that climbs to an exposed summit with lake district and Solway views. The summit is a timed section and the first people to reach it in the adult race receive the King and Queen of the Hay titles.

Junior races are held on shorter routes with distance and age group separation. Medals are presented to all junior finishers and prizes are awarded to the first male and female in each age category. The junior race medals are sponsored by Holmen.

Additional event details: the event will be chip timed with live results available, the course is not suitable for wheelchairs, and the highest point is exposed to weather so appropriate footwear and warmer layers may be needed. There is limited parking at Cockermouth School and alternative parking is available on nearby roads; participants are asked to avoid blocking access. On the night entries may be accepted if the event has not sold out with an additional fee.

Minimum age for the main event is 15 years. Course record times listed for past editions include a men's 21:05 (2015) and a women's 24:55 (2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.