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CHICKENSTOCK 2026Date: Saturday 23 May
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Climate Action Campus, Christchurch, 180 Avonside Drive
Can a chicken climb stairs? Do a high jump? Be rounder than another chicken?
On Saturday 23 May, Christchurch will once again gather to answer these important questions.
Welcome to Chickenstock 2026, Christchurch’s premier poultry athletics event. A family-friendly afternoon where real chickens compete in a series of highly questionable sporting events, all in support of a very real cause.
Expect mazes. Tiny athletic hurdles. Dramatic stair climbs. Questionable obedience. Unexpected emotional investment in chickens you met 15 minutes earlier.
Chickenstock is a wholesome, alcohol-free daytime event for the whole family, featuring real chickens competing in events including obstacle runs, egg pulling, dressage, and the legendary stair climb.
The wellbeing of all chickens comes first at this event.
View our Chickenstock Code of Conduct here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uJMtqDnHCZ2pUrI4iPvCxCN70p-ZjlsGwbxUsP7P0Ao/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.c4q7evu7tvan
All proceeds from Chickenstock go toward fundraising for the Climate Action Campus Sensory Playground Project.
SPONSOR A CHICKEN 🐔
The official Chickenstock weigh-in has now been completed and the competitors are officially locked in, loosely supervised, and preparing mentally for competition day.
You can now sponsor your favourite chicken directly through the Chickenstock Humanitix event listing.
All sponsorship money goes directly toward fundraising for the Climate Action Campus Sensory Playground Project.
Sponsors will go in the draw to win one of 5 copies of Coop, a brilliant New Zealand-designed family card game about chickens escaping captivity. Additional spot prizes and surprises may also appear throughout the event.
Choose your loyalties carefully. Some chickens appear highly motivated. Others seem surprised to be involved at all.
Tickets and chicken sponsorships are available here:
https://events.humanitix.com/chickenstock
THE MAIN EVENT CARD
The seven official Chickenstock events are:
🥚 The Egg Pull
A test of strength where chickens attempt to pull a tray of eggs across the arena.
🐔 The High Jump
Chickens attempt increasingly difficult jumps until only one competitor remains.
🌀 The Maze Run
Can chickens navigate a maze simple enough for a toddler?
Current evidence is inconclusive.
🎀 Chicken Dressage
Precision movement. Elegance. Chaos.
⚪ Roundest Chicken
Which chicken is closest to achieving spherical perfection? Only healthy chickens will be considered.
🏆 The Legendary Stair Climb
The marquee event of Chickenstock. Chickens complete a short sprint, tackle a flight of stairs, then sprint again in the ultimate test of poultry athleticism.
👑 Best in Show
Audience voting decides which chicken wins the hearts of the people, regardless of actual sporting ability.
TICKETS
Spectators are warmly invited to attend and cheer on the competitors.
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring someone who says “this sounds ridiculous” because they are exactly the target audience.
• Adult tickets: $10
• Children under 12: Free
Tickets and chicken sponsorships are available via Humanitix:
https://events.humanitix.com/chickenstock
Food, pizza, snacks, coffee, and drinks will be available throughout the event thanks to The Crafted Coffee Company.
Alcohol will not be permitted. Not for attendees or for chickens.
THE OFFICIAL CHICKENSTOCK LINE-UP
Hei Hei – 2.70kg
Left the podium immediately. Strong “celebrity refusing media interviews” energy.
Sunnyside Up – 2.50kg
Refused to sit in the middle of the scale. Clearly disputes the judging criteria.
Tiny – 2.35kg
Named “Tiny” in what appears to be an act of deliberate misinformation.
Mazie – 2.25kg
Successfully exited the stage during weigh-in. Early signs of tactical independence.
Rolly – 2.25kg
Restless. Possibly training. Possibly plotting.
Chicken Nugget – 2.16kg
Sat still. Suspiciously professional.
Top Twin #1 – 2.15kg
Absolutely refused to co-operate with photography.
Bilbo – 2.15kg
Not a Hobbit. Confirmed after investigation.
Top Twin #2 – 2.13kg
The sensible twin. The family favourite.
Chickomb – 2.11kg
Held position like a seasoned combat veteran.
Marlene – 2.00kg
Would not stand still under any circumstances.
Ginger Cluck – 1.96kg
Did not escape. Technically a success.
Chook Norris – 1.90kg
No additional commentary required.
Hottie – 1.85kg
Appears aware of personal branding.
Princess – 1.70kg
Royal composure throughout proceedings.
Waffles – 1.49kg
Unexpectedly disciplined.
Repekah – 1.28kg
Sat perfectly still. A future champion or deeply confused.
Charlie – 1.28kg
Extremely well behaved. Teachers would write glowing reports.
Potato – 1.20kg
Tiny. Dense. Emotionally powerful.
Mr. FartyFace – 1.01kg
Sat still with the dignity his name denied him.
Rufio – 0.62kg
Light enough to potentially achieve flight.
Bhudda – 0.60kg
Refused to leave owner’s shoulder like a tiny feathery pirate companion.
Birde – 0.36kg
Currently ruled INELIGIBLE due to concerns about whether this is, in fact, a regulation chicken. Appeal pending.
IMPORTANT CHICKEN DISCLAIMER
There is a non-zero chance that some chickens may refuse to participate in organised athletics due to performance anxiety, existential confusion, or simply being chickens.
This is not considered a flaw in the event. It is considered part of the experience.
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Event Venue
Climate Action Campus, 180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061, New Zealand
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