Zigzag - Cock-A-Doodle Dawdle
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Event details
The Cock-a-doodle Dawdle takes place on 27 June 2026 at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU. The event is organised by Zig Zag Running, has a maximum of 300 entrants, and a minimum age of 18 years. Entries close on 26/06/2026 and transfers close on 20/06/2026. There is a six-hour event cut off; a shorter, four-hour cut off applies for a later start wave.
Distances offered include:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half Marathon
- Heavy Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
Course and facilities
The course starts at the event base camp and uses the farm grounds. It is a trail event that includes tarmac paths, grassland and trail sections. A standard heavy half is five laps with the option to change to six or seven laps on the day. A standard ultra is nine laps with the option to increase up to 12 laps within time available.
There will be a water aid station at the lap point, a baggage area, and on-site secure parking with a parking attendant to direct vehicles and number collection. The event is cupless; participants are expected to provide their own cup or bottle. A bespoke event medal will be issued at the finish; a lucky-dip medal option is also offered for some entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.