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Hen & Cock

Hilltown, United Kingdom • 18 Jun 2026

Hen & Cock

Hen & Cock is a hill race in the Hills and Dales series held on 18 June 2026. The event is based at Hen Car Park and lists the start grid reference as 239 275 and the what3words location bluntly.trader.refills. The organiser is Newcastle AC.

The course covers a distance of 5 km with a total climb of 500 m on open mountain. The route is not marked, so participants should be prepared to navigate on unmarked terrain.

Entry information includes opening and closing dates, and entry fees are shown as £12 for affiliated and £14 for unaffiliated competitors. The entry list recorded 22 participants at the time of publication. The minimum age is 15 years old on or before 1 January 2026.

Race procedures include a kit check at the finish; full body cover must be carried and may be inspected. Runners who fail the kit check in poor conditions face disqualification. Race numbers must be attached to the chest for electronic scanning; numbers worn on shorts risk disqualification for persistent offenders. A presentation is listed as taking place at Lowry's and registration is to be completed at Hen Car Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration
6 km
Hen & Cock Course
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