2026 Great Duck Race: Community Race

The Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads Great Duck Race is back!

Adopt a duck from just $10 in the Community Duck Race and help raise funds for local schools, community groups and Burleigh Rotary community projects. Simply choose who you'd like to support at checkout.

Win one of these great prizes

First Prize: A $1,500 Gold Coast Luxury Escape at QT Gold Coast, just steps from Surfers Paradise Second Prize: $250 cash + a $250 Bunnings voucher Third Prize: $100 cash + a $100 Bunnings voucher

How it works Adopt your duck(s) from $10 per entry and choose your beneficiary at checkout. Each entry is randomly matched to one of our 3,000 numbered rubber ducks. On race day, all the ducks are released into the creek together. The first three ducks across the finish line win, and winners are notified by phone straight after the race.

Race day: Saturday 21 November, Currumbin RSL Reserve. Gates open at 12 noon with live music, kids' activities and food stalls. The Community Race starts at around 2:30pm.

Online duck adoption closes at 3pm on Friday 20 November.

With special thanks to our race sponsors.

Race Schedule Variation. The Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads reserves the right to modify the race schedule, alter the order of events or adjust race times at any time prior to or during the event. These changes may be made at the organisers sole discretion to accommodate adverse weather conditions, environmental factors, or unexpected operational requirements to ensure the safety of participants and the smooth running of the event. No refunds or compensations will be issued due to schedule changes.

Determination of Race Winners. The Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads retains ultimate authority over placement of all participants. The Organiser’s decision regarding the determination of race winners, podium placements, and the awarding of prizes is final, binding, and not subject to appeal or dispute.