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The Great Canterbury Duck Race 2026

Sunday 1st November 12pm - 2pm Bridge of Remembrance

Event Overview

On Sunday 1st of November, The Great Canterbury Duck Race is back for it’s 9th year and the excitement is building for a day of quacking fun and fantastic prizes.
Whether you’re a seasoned duck race enthusiast or first-time participant, you won’t want to miss your chance to win some incredible rewards. There are 2 exciting races from the Bridge of Remembrance, down the Avon River, past the Terrace Steps to the finish line at the Hereford St Bridge. Harold the Giraffe will be visiting and there will be activities for the kids. This fun community event raises funds to support Life Education Trust Canterbury and the Healthy Harold Programme.

Businesses of Canterbury Duck Race

Race 1 - 1:00pm

Businesses and organisations from across Canterbury have the opportunity to support our key annual fundraising event through the purchase of a large corporate duck for $400 +gst.  Ducks can be decorated on brand to represent their business or organisation. Each duck will compete to win one of 3 prizes for first, second and third place as well as a prize for the best dressed duck.
All proceeds will directly support the Health Harold programme in Canterbury Schools.

More information to follow but to express and interest in participating click the button below

Race Registration

Community Duck Race

Race 2 - 1:30pm

Hundreds of small ducks will be launched into the Avon River in the race to win one of three amazing prizes.
Participating in the Duck Race is as easy as can be. Simply purchase a duck (or a flock) and watch as it competes for the chance to win some incredible prizes. The $10 ducks are sold online prior to the event and will also be available for purchase on the day.
This is a fun way for the community to support Life Education and the Healthy Harold programme.
Support Life Ed and your local school!
When you register nominate your school or a school close to you. The School with the largest number of entries a visit from Harold and one day of our program free.
Please note: to make this a sustainable event ducks are not available to keep and are re-used each year.

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General Enquiry

If you’re interested in simply making a general enquiry, then click the link below.

General Enquiry