Ceremonial Dates for 2026
Election of the Cornet – Wednesday 6th May
Thursday Night Chase – Thursday 28th May
Kirking Sunday – Sunday 31st May
Common-Riding Thursday – Thursday 4th June
Common-Riding Friday – Friday 5th June
Common-Riding Saturday – Saturday 6th June
A full timetable of events is available to purchase once the Cornet for this year is elected on Wednesday 6th May.
For updates on both ceremonial events and non-ceremonial rideouts, follow us on Facebook via “Hawick Common Riding” and also “Common Riding Catch-Up”
Supporter Guidance for 2026
Hawick Common Riding Committee, in collaboration with the Rideout Working Party, has prepared three essential information guides. These documents provide key details on expectations, safety protocols, and disclaimers for riding participants, non-riding supporters, and horse owners/hirers. Our goal is to ensure safe, respectful, and well-organised events for everyone involved.If you are supporting Hawick Common Riding in any way, please familiarise yourself with the relevant guidance. Read here: https://bit.ly/3YQTJe8
2026 Principals
Cornet – Jordan Nuttall
Cornet’s Lass – Alix Martin
Acting Father – Alan Wear
Acting Mother – Julie Wear
Read more about the 2026 Principals here and in the Official Time-Table
