Name: Grand Norwich Duck Race 2026
Start: 2026-05-17T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Fye Bridge Street

Come down to the Grand Norwich Duck Race to join in with a tradition that's been part of Norwich life for over a decade.
*** Now is the time for businesses and schools to book their entry into the race!***
🦆𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝟏: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲
A huge flock of large rubber ducks, each uniquely decorated by local businesses and schools, will race down the River Wensum near Fye Bridge, Norwich. Who will win the coveted Crystal Duck Trophy?
There's still time to enter your school or business in the race. Packages start at £150 (or £100 for schools) and include your large duck, acrylic paints and creative advice.
Or, upgrade and we can link you up with a local artist to bring an epic idea to life!
💦👉𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 at www.break-charity.org/duck-race
🐣 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝟐: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞
Thousands of numbered baby rubber ducks will race behind in Break's charity duck raffle!
The first 10 ducklings to cross the finish line will win one of ten Fantastic prizes!
To enter, all you need to do it grab your raffle ticket when they are released in March! Follow this event and Break's page so you don't miss them.
💙 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 💙
The Grand Norwich Duck Race is one of the charity behind the event, Break's, biggest fundraisers of their summer calendar! With every duck sponsored, every raffle ticket bought or every game played, you help Break to walk alongside local young people in and leaving care, so they can achieve the potential we know they have.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤-𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲
🦆 12:00-2pm - The Duck Parade
Come along and see all the fantastic duckorated ducks before they hit the water, all on display on St Georges Bridge.
Alongside the river, enjoy live music, games, a BBQ, facepainting and more.
🦆 2pm - Race 1, the Decorated Duck Derby! Who will take home the coveted Crystal Duck Trophy?
🦆 2.30pm - Duckling Race starts. You've got to be in it for a chance to win a prize!
🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 🌟
A special thanks to our Event Partners Coleman Opticians, Voyage Care, PFG Mortgages and Rosa's Thai for generously going the extra mile for Break.
And, we couldn't do it all without the continued support of The Ribs of Beef, Broads Authority and Go Paddle. Thank you!