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Hen & Cock

Name: Hen & Cock
Start: 2026-06-18
End: 2026-06-18
Location: Hilltown

Hilltown, United Kingdom • 18 Jun 2026

Hen & Cock

Hen & Cock is a race in the Hills and Dales series held on 18 June 2026. The course runs from Hen Car Park up open mountain and covers 5 km with approximately 500 m of climb. The route is not marked, so participants should expect navigation over unmarked terrain.

The event is organised by Newcastle AC and takes place with a start at Hen Car Park (Grid Reference 239 275). Registration is handled at Hen Car Park and a presentation will be held afterwards at Lowry's. Entry management and entries are processed through SiEntries.

Entries open on 20 March 2026 and close on 17 June 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. The organiser reports entries so far for the event.

Participants must be at least 15 years old on or before 1 January 2026 to take part. Race numbers must be attached to the chest; numbers on shorts are discouraged and may cause issues with scanning. Full body cover must be carried; in poor conditions runners who fail the kit check may be disqualified. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Hen & Cock

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