GREAT DUCK RACE
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Stuttgart, Arkansas
- Price $43.40 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a quacking good time at the 47th Annual Great Duck Race, taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the charming city of Stuttgart, Arkansas – renowned as the Rice and Duck Capital of the World! This exhilarating event features both a 5K and a 10K race, inviting participants to waddle, walk, run, or fly through a scenic course as part of the Wings Over the Prairie Festival. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to kick off Thanksgiving weekend, this event has something for everyone.
Join the excitement and register early to secure your official race t-shirt and a chance to earn a finisher medal in the 10K. With age division medals awarded to top finishers and an overall male and female winner, there are plenty of accolades up for grabs! Runners will gather at Farmers & Merchants Bank for packet pickup and late registration from 6:30 to 7:30 AM, with the races starting promptly at 8:00 AM for the 10K and 8:10 AM for the 5K. If you can’t make it to Stuttgart, don’t fret! You can still participate virtually from anywhere
Join the excitement and register early to secure your official race t-shirt and a chance to earn a finisher medal in the 10K. With age division medals awarded to top finishers and an overall male and female winner, there are plenty of accolades up for grabs! Runners will gather at Farmers & Merchants Bank for packet pickup and late registration from 6:30 to 7:30 AM, with the races starting promptly at 8:00 AM for the 10K and 8:10 AM for the 5K. If you can’t make it to Stuttgart, don’t fret! You can still participate virtually from anywhere
Organiser's Description
THE 47TH ANNUAL GREAT DUCK RACE 5K AND 10K
SPONSORED BY BAPTIST HEALTH
COURSE INFORMATION
WADDLE, WALK, RUN OR FLY 5k or 10k!
STUTTGART AR IS KNOWN FOR BEING THE RICE AND DUCK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. JOIN US THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FOR THE WINGS OVER THE PRAIRIE FESTIVAL! GET A GAGGLE OF FRIENDS OR FLY ALONE AND CONQUER NEW GOALS. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO STUTTGART THE SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, FEEL FREE TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY FROM ANYWHERE!
10K RUNNERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL!
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31 TO GUARANTEE MEDAL AVAILABILITY.
EVERY PARTICIPANT IN THE GREAT DUCK RACE 5K AND 10K RECEIVES AN OFFICIAL T-SHIRT. SPECIFIC SHIRT SIZES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AFTER OCTOBER 31.
AGE DIVISION PLACE MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH RACE ALONG WITH AN OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNER.
AGE DIVISIONS IN EACH RACE:
10 AND UNDER
11-15
16-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Starting Line is at Farmers & Merchants Bank, 708 S. Main St.
Runners should pick up their packet and shoe tag between 6:30-7:30am.
Late registration is from 6:30-7:30am. DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 7:30AM!
Runner should be ready to run at 7:30am
10K Start 8:00am
5K Start 8:10am
Early packet pick up is available at the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, 507 S Main. on Monday, November 23 from NOON-5:00PM, Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm and Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm.
AFTER THE RACE, JOIN US DOWNTOWN FOR THE REST OF THE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES! WWW.STUTTGARTDUCKFEST.COM [http://www.stuttgartduckfest.com]
SPONSORED BY BAPTIST HEALTH
COURSE INFORMATION
WADDLE, WALK, RUN OR FLY 5k or 10k!
STUTTGART AR IS KNOWN FOR BEING THE RICE AND DUCK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. JOIN US THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FOR THE WINGS OVER THE PRAIRIE FESTIVAL! GET A GAGGLE OF FRIENDS OR FLY ALONE AND CONQUER NEW GOALS. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO STUTTGART THE SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, FEEL FREE TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY FROM ANYWHERE!
10K RUNNERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL!
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31 TO GUARANTEE MEDAL AVAILABILITY.
EVERY PARTICIPANT IN THE GREAT DUCK RACE 5K AND 10K RECEIVES AN OFFICIAL T-SHIRT. SPECIFIC SHIRT SIZES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AFTER OCTOBER 31.
AGE DIVISION PLACE MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH RACE ALONG WITH AN OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNER.
AGE DIVISIONS IN EACH RACE:
10 AND UNDER
11-15
16-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Starting Line is at Farmers & Merchants Bank, 708 S. Main St.
Runners should pick up their packet and shoe tag between 6:30-7:30am.
Late registration is from 6:30-7:30am. DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 7:30AM!
Runner should be ready to run at 7:30am
10K Start 8:00am
5K Start 8:10am
Early packet pick up is available at the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, 507 S Main. on Monday, November 23 from NOON-5:00PM, Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm and Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm.
AFTER THE RACE, JOIN US DOWNTOWN FOR THE REST OF THE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES! WWW.STUTTGARTDUCKFEST.COM [http://www.stuttgartduckfest.com]
Races
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Great Duck Race 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$43.40
Specific shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after October 31. Age Division Place Medals will be awarded in each race along with an overall Male and Female Winner. AGE DIVISIONS in each race: 10 and under 11-15 16-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ -
Great Duck Race 10K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal
Sat 28th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$54.00
10K RUNNERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL AND T-SHIRT! Register by October 31 to guarantee medal. Specific shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after October 31. Age Division Place Medals will be awarded in each race along with an overall Male and Female Winner. AGE DIVISIONS in each race: 10 and under 11-15 16-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ -
Virtual Great Duck Race
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Virtual Runners receive an official t-shirt.
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