THE HEADSCARF HUSTLE 5km - 8TH MARCH 2026

The Details

Date: 8th March 2026

Time: 10:00

Location: Starting and finishing this year from Sammy's Point right next to The Deep in Hull HU1 4DP.

Capacity: 400

Price (includes a headscarf!)

£10 per person

£5 for under 16's

(under 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult, under fives are free :) )

YOU CAN ALSO JOIN US VIRTUALLY! (just select the virtual ticket once)

Headscarf Hustle is open to everyone - you can walk, wheel, jog or run.

The event isn't timed but you are welcome to time yourself, buggies and wheelchairs are welcome :)

Curly's volunteer on the event, help manage the entries and bring our kit along to help (plus we sometimes get to play some music!).

The event is organised by the lovely Fitmums and Friends charity, on behalf of the Headscarf Revolutionaries.

The Event & the Headscarf Revolutionaries

Hull’s riverside will come alive this International Women’s Day as people of all ages and abilities come together for the Headscarf Hustle – a powerful 5km run or walk along the Humber with a mission that goes far beyond fitness. Taking place on Saturday 8th March 10:00 (International Women’s Day), the Headscarf Hustle aims to raise the profile of the campaign to build a statue in Hull.

This statue honours the Headscarf Revolutionaries – the remarkable women who changed fishing safety forever. Led by Lillian Bilocca, alongside her fellow campaigners, these Hull women stood up to injustice in the 1960s after the tragic loss of local fishermen. Their determination forced vital safety reforms in the fishing industry, saving countless lives and leaving a legacy that deserves permanent recognition in the city they called home.

In true recognition of the Headscarf Revolutionaries, every participant will receive not only an event number but also a headscarf to wear on the day. The headscarf was the unmistakable trademark of the original campaigners and has become a powerful symbol of solidarity and remembrance. Each year, the headscarves are handmade by local volunteers, who come together one afternoon ahead of the event to create around 400 headscarves with care and pride. Adding to the excitement, a brand-new design is created for the event every year, with this year’s design set to be revealed very soon.

A great day!

The event will be officially started by BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy, adding to what promises to be a memorable and meaningful day. Proceeds from the event will support Fitmums and Friends and the Headscarf Revolutionaries statue campaign, with a strong focus on raising awareness and momentum to see this long-overdue statue built in Hull.

Why take part?

This International Women’s Day, step forward for women who stepped up when it mattered most. Whether you’re running, walking, pushing a buggy or rolling along in a wheelchair, the Headscarf Hustle is about community, inclusion, and honouring four extraordinary women who changed history.

You can enter the event HERE

For more information about the campaign see here

For enquiries admin@fitmums.org.uk

Pull on your trainers, wear your headscarf with pride, and join Hull in making history visible.

Our Philosophy

Fitmums & Friends is passionate about supporting people to become more active and feel more connected.

We provide a range of running, walking, cycling, buggy and junior athletics sessions across Hull and Yorkshire to help improve fitness and provide an opportunity to socialise with like-minded people.

We also run free programmes to support people through specific lifestyle and health challenges, such as the menopause and bereavement. Our ethos is to support everyone no matter what their ability and to do so in a friendly and nurturing environment.

Fitmums & Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales No 1173919 and is affiliated to England Athletics.

Our Programs

Headscarf Pride is the very successful and only social media dedicated to the Headscarf Revolutionaries and the Triple Trawler Disaster of 1968.

After the loss of three Hull trawlers and 58 men, Lillian Bilocca, Yvonne Blenkinsop, Mary Denness and Christine Jensen MBE led the Hessle Road Women’s committee, campaigned for better safety on ships, and saved countless lives with the greatest act of civil disobedience of the 20th century.

These women are true legends and deserve a permanent statue in the city of Hull. Headscarf Pride is on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. To donate to its statue fund, please visit its socials for payment details.