Hen & Cock

Hen & Cock

Hen & Cock is a hill race in the Race in the Hills and Dales series organised by Newcastle AC. The course starts at Hen Car Park (grid reference 239 275) and runs on open mountain terrain. The advertised distance is 5 km with approximately 500 m of climb. The route is not marked.

Participants must be at least 15 years old before 1 January 2026. Numbers should be attached to the chest; numbers on shorts are discouraged and may lead to disqualification for repeat offenders. Full body cover must be carried; runners who fail a kit check at the finish when conditions are poor may be disqualified.

Entry fees are listed as £12 for affiliated athletes and £14 for unaffiliated athletes. Entries open on 20 March 2026 and close on 17 June 2026; the entry list showed 36 participants at the time of the listing. A presentation will take place at Lowry's after the event.

The event page notes that the race uses pre-entry and that the organiser provides terms, cancellation and refund information. Other scheduled races appear in the Hill and Dale series calendar. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.