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 6 0-69 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
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GREAT DUCK RACE 2026 — Stuttgart, AR takes place on November 28, 2026. The race is held in Stuttgart, Arkansas.
Where is GREAT DUCK RACE 2026 — Stuttgart, AR held?
GREAT DUCK RACE 2026 — Stuttgart, AR is held at 708 South Main Street in Stuttgart, Arkansas.
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