2027 Race Day is May 1st.!
News & Updates
2027 Duck Race Prizes
For 2027, The Great Estes Park Rotary Duck Race will announce the prize offerings soon.
Who, What, Where & When
It’s Time To Get Excited AboutThe Great Estes Park Rotary Duck Race! The Great Estes Park Rotary Duck Race of 2027 features an exciting route down the Big Thompson River, winding through the heart of downtown Estes Park. This year’s venue stretches along the riverwalk from start at Performance Plark to finish at the Visitor’s Center. FULL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Race Course thru Town Entertainment May 2, 2026 Race Day 8:00 5K Duck Waddle Begins Parking Structure 1:00 Duck Drop 1:00 Duck Squat at Finish Line 1:30 Champion Ducks arrive at Finish Line 2:00 Prize Announcement
Thanks to Sponsors of the 2026 Duck Race!
We would not be able to hold the Duck Race each year without the generous support of our sponsors! They directly fund the major cash prizes that are won by the first ducks to cross the finish line. Here are the sponsors who have donated so far: Premier Sponsors This year’s Premier Sponsors are Visit Estes Park & Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s, with a donations of $5000. Event Sponsors This year’s Venue Sponsors to date are the following, with a donation of $1000: 1st. Colorado Realty, Latitude 105 Alehouse, Bank of Colorado, Colorado Games, Meritrust Credit Union, Ft. Collins Dodge, Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep, Town of Estes Park,
Participating Organizations For 2026
Participating Organizations for 2026 3Hopeful HeartsAmerican Legion Post 119Art Center of Estes ParkBallet RenaissanceBig Elk Meadows Volunteer Fire DepartmentBig Thompson Canyon AssociationBig Thompson Watershed CoalitionBoys & Girls Clubs of Larimer CountyBria Brown Memorial FoundationCaring CaninesCrossroads Assistance MinistryDementia TogetherEagle Rock SchoolEstes Dementia Day CenterEstes Park ChoraleEstes Park Club SportsEstes Park Cycling CoalitionEstes Park Fellowship of Christian AthletesEstes Park Health FoundationEstes Park High School – ActivitiesEstes Park High School – ChoirsEstes Park High School – Skilled Trades ProgramsEstes Park Knights of ColumbusEstes Park Learning PlaceEstes Park Memorial ObservatoryEstes Park Museum Friends & FoundationEstes Park Police Department AuxiliaryEstes Park Quota Club FoundationEstes Park Running ClubEstes Park Salud FoundationEstes Park School District BandsEstes Park
