GREAT DUCK RACE
GREAT DUCK RACE is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Stuttgart, AR, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (77 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 24 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
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
58°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stuttgart 9 Ese, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stuttgart, AR
Population
8,060
as of 2023
City Elevation
215 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 42 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 97 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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77
Days to train
- Race
- GREAT DUCK RACE
- Date
- November 28, 2026
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GREAT DUCK RACE
Nov 28, 2026