Autumn Duck Race 2026

On Sunday 6th September 2026 we will once again see 1000 yellow ducks head down the river at Swan Meadows in Abergavenny to help the dogs at Hope Rescue. The ducks will launch from the road bridge over the river, then travel downstream, navigating boulders, steep drops and pond weeds before being collected by our team of Hope Rescue volunteers (don't forget your wellies guys!).

Each duck costs £1 and the first across the finish line is the winner. 

You are most welcome to come along to cheer on your duck, but you don't have to be present on the day to take part. Our team of volunteers will make sure that they capture the fastest duckie swim across the finish line.

Don't forget, the lucky winner will get the prize of £100.

All duck numbers will be emailed out prior to the race and EVERY single duck will be caught in our nets to prevent them travelling any further.

New for 2026, we are inviting local businesses to get involved by sponsoring a duck. Sponsorship just £10 per duck and in return your business name will be listed on our event page here on our website, which attracts 4,000 visitors per month AND if your duck wins you will be tagged on our social media pages, which has a combined reach of over 130,000 people. 

Our current sponsors are;

Get involved in buying your ducks and sponsorship here: