2026 Duck Waddle 5K | Estes Park

Race Information

The Duck Race is a major fundraiser for various charities in Estes Park. This spring time foot race kick-starts the Estes Park Rotary Club’s Duck Race Festival and the race begins at east side of Estes Park Parking Structure.

Each runner and walker will follow the scenic Lake Estes Trail counterclockwise to the finish line (west of the Lake Front Parking area on north side of Lake Estes). The Duck Waddle 5K foot race welcomes all abilities and those wanting to have a ton of fun at the festival! Strollers and friendly pets are welcome!

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Whether you choose the Half Marathon, 10K or the 5K, the course gives you the best of Southern California: sweeping ocean views, cliffs that make you look twice, and that iconic stretch through Torrey Pines where the landscape opens up and reminds you why you love to run.

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Every runner gets a finisher’s medal, race shirt, tote bag, food bag, and free race photos, so you can keep every smile, stride, and moment of victory.

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