Duck Waddle 5k
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 1 North River Side Rd, Ozark, MO
- Distance
- Duck Waddle 5k · 1 mile fun run · Samuel Adams Beer Mile
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Duck Waddle 5K
Packet Pick Up race morning June 20th from 6:45am to 7:45 at race site Finley River Park
Start and finish and the same location .... Middle of park on the main road in front of the Blue Sertoma Tent
We ask you please no head phones or ear buds while running and strollers / walkers / dogs on leash towards the back
To guarantee shirt sizes please register before June 6th
BEER MILE 1 lap around the park 4 stations Sponsored by Samuel Adams Remastered Lager 9am must be 21 over to run
Start & finish at the beautiful Ozark City Park on the Finley River in Ozark. Run a scenic, flat, 5K. Stay for awards and prizes. Entry fee includes Duck Ticket pancake breakfast provided by Village Inn, T-shirt. Awards top finisher in each age group and overall male and female ..... Finisher medal to all runners
Pre registered runners will receive a Duck Race entry (10.00 value) and will be entered into the Duck Race and have a chance to win one of 40,000.00 in prizes including the new 2026 Chevy vehicle. Yes... you will have a yellow duck floating down The Finley River. This is only for pre registered runners up to June 6th and for T shirts / BEFORE JUNE 6th
Race starts at 8am with pancake breakfast to follow this is a free event for all runners.
Finisher medal for 200 runners
Age group awards
5k 1-7 8-10 11-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80 +
1 mile is just a fun run runners will receive a finisher medal
To guarantee shirt sizes please register before June 6th
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ozark, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ozark, MO
Population
21,953
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Duck Waddle 5k?
- Duck Waddle 5k is a running race held in Ozark, Missouri on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Duck Waddle 5k?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Ozark, Missouri at 1 North River Side Rd, Ozark, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Duck Waddle 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Duck Waddle 5k
Jun 20, 2026