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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
708 South Main Street, Stuttgart AR
5K · 10K
42–58°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
33–55°F
dry
2024
40–53°F
dry
2023
33–51°F
dry
2022
40–61°F
dry
2021
42–58°F
dry
2020
43–55°F
dry
2019
43–48°F
rain
2018
33–56°F
dry
2017
44–65°F
dry
2016
51–62°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
42°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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 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
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