Hen & Cock

Hen & Cock

Hen & Cock is an event in the Hills and Dales series held at Hen Car Park. The course is approximately 5 km with about 500 m of climb on open mountain terrain. The route is not marked and the start grid reference is 239 275.

Organised by Newcastle AC, the event sets an age requirement: participants must be at least 15 years old before 1 January 2026. Entries open on 20 March 2026 and close on 17 June 2026. Entry fees are shown as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. The published entry list shows 56 participants so far.

Race rules note that race numbers must be attached to the chest; fixing numbers to shorts may lead to disqualification. Competitors must bring full body cover; in poor conditions runners who fail the kit check at the finish may be disqualified. The route being unmarked means navigation and appropriate kit are the competitor's responsibility.

The event page includes terms and a cancellation/refund policy. Hen & Cock is one of several fixtures in the Hill and Dale series organised across June. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.