Reading Duck Race 2026

The Oracle Riverside, Reading, RG1 2AG
Saturday 19th September 2026
**** Online sales are now closed. You can get more ducks and take part by visiting us at The Oracle today  ******

Watch the 2026 Reading Duck Race from the large pedestrian area around the Oracle Riverside as the ducks swim from Bridge St to Queens Car Park along the Kennet and Avon canal. 

Timetable
10am - The fun starts in The Oracle pedestrian area with face painting and ticket sales
4:30pm - The race starts !

Prizes
1st Prize  : £250
Other prizes donated by shops in the Oracle 
Tickets can also be purchased below or at the Oracle Riverside on the day.

How the race works: 
  1. You “rent” ducks on this website or at the Rotary Club stall on the day (You do not get to keep your ducks, sorry!). Ducks will be on sale at the Oracle for the two prior weekends to the race, as well as on the day itself.
  2. Each duck has its personal, unique number. 
  3. Choosing your duck:
    • Ducks bought from our stalls in the Oracle - You can choose your own duck !
    • Ducks bought online will be randomly assigned (They have to be hand picked from the sack!) . If you want to know your duck number, you can check with us on the day but rest assured we will call if you win.
  4. All ducks are created equal and can swim.
  5. The race is run at 4:30pm on Saturday 19th September
  6. If your duck is a winner, we’ll contact you by phone to let you know that you have won.
  7. Prizes will be available to collect after the race. If you are no longer in The Oracle when we contact you, we will arrange to post you a certificate, which you can exchange for your Prize when you are next in The Oracle.
This is charity Duck Race with all proceeds donated to charities selected by the Rotary Club of Reading Abbey.
Event organised by the Rotary Club of Reading Abbey Trust Fund.
Registered Charity 900389
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