Aussie Day Duck Race

It is on again in 2026, bigger and better than ever

Aussie Day Duck Race

in support of local community causes. 

 

The Aussie Day Duck Race is back again in 2026 bigger and better than ever.  $1,000 cash first Prize (total prize pool of $3,000 cash and sponsor products/vouchers).  This year will feature our second Pink Duck Race, to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Council.
 
Bring the family along for some fun, food and help raise money for local projects.  Join us on Australia Day, Sunday February 1 in Thorndon Park.  Food & drink from 12pm; Racing from 1pm to 3pm; 
 

The previous three events were a quacking success, with hundreds of spectators enjoying the sunny weather, the family fun atmosphere, and... the ducks, ducks, ducks!

Most importantly, all proceeds from our Ducks Races go to local causes, so thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, to all sponsors, and to everyone who helped out on the day.

To purchase a duck, visit here: https://www.raffletix.com.au/aussiedayduckrace2026

 

Main Prizes

  • $1,000 first prizes in final race
  • Other prizes for placings in final race
  • each heat wins a sponsors voucher (min value $100)
  • Yellow Duck Race has 5 heats of 450 ducks with first 20 going into final
  • Pink  Duck Race has 2 heats of 480 ducks with first 20 in each heat joining the yellow ducks in the final race
  • Prices for best dressed as a duck
Food and activities available including a BBQ, drinks, popcorn, photo booth.
 
2026 Winners
See Below for List of 2026 Duck Race Prize winners.  If you didn't collect your prize on the day, they will be posted out to you.
 

Community Causes & Projects

All proceeds from the event will be directed to the following community causes and projects:
 
Cancer Council SA - All proceeds from the Pink Duck Race will go to help the activities of the Cancer Council SA
 
Story Book Trail -  Coming soon to Thorndon Park.  An initiative of the Rotary Club of Morialta

A sincere thank you to our event sponsors

Pink Duck Heat Sponsors:
Rezz Hotel
Glynde Mitre 10
 
Yellow Duck Heat sponsors:
Paradise Mazda(2)
Cafe Settebello 
Chess Life Academy
Bridgestone Select Dernancourt
 
Support Sponsors:
Kumon Magill
 
Rotary Club of Strathalbyn
City of Campbelltown
Athelstone Scout Group
Total Tools Windsor Gardens
Good Things- Promotional Products
Raffle Tix.