Ottumwa Duck Races

09/15/2025

Wow! What a race and what a day! We awarded 10 total ducks in the race and gave away several door prizes to those in attendance.

We hope you all had as much fun as we did! Congrats to our cash prize winners -

1st - Kathy Woodruff
2nd - McKenna Basket
Dead Duck - Bambi Keller

And, of course, this wouldn't be possible without our friends at Norris Asphalt Paving Co. & Douds Stone and Rural Fire Department! Thank you guys for all you do :)

09/13/2025

🦆💥 IT’S RACE DAY, OTTUMWA! 💥🦆
Grab the kids, call your crew, and head down to the Ottumwa Duck Races—the most quackin’ good time of the year! 🎉

🎶 Live DJ pumping the beats
🚗 Epic car & truck show
🌮 6 mouthwatering food trucks
🎈 Inflatables & face painting for the kids
🏁 And 5,000 ducks racing to the finish line

🎟️ Ducks are still up for adoption—just $5 gets you in the race and a shot at $1,000 CASH prize!

👉 Adopt online at www.duckrace.com/ottumwa or in person at the event! Duck adoptions close at 6:30pm today. The Ducks will race at 6:45pm.

Let’s make some noise, cheer on those ducks, and celebrate with the whole community!

The Ottumwa Duck Races are today from 4pm-6:45pm at the Jimmy Jones Shelter. See you out there!

09/12/2025

The wait is almost over — the Ottumwa Duck Races are TOMORROW!

It’s officially DUCK SEASON, and these little racers are ready to make a splash!

💰 Multiple CASH PRIZES are on the line!
🥇 1st Place takes home $1,000!

Don’t miss out on the fun — adopt your duck TODAY and get in on the action before they hit the water! www.duckrace.com/ottumwa

09/12/2025

🦆 The Ottumwa Duck Race is TOMORROW—and it’s going to be a splash-tacular day of fun, prizes, games, food, and quacking excitement! 💛

Have YOU adopted your duck yet? For just $5, your duck could race its way to $1,000 in cash! 🏁💰

A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsor, Norris Asphalt Paving Co. & Douds Stone, for paving the way to a fantastic community event. Their support keeps the ducks rolling and the fun flowing!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action—adopt online now at www.duckrace.com/ottumwa and get ready to cheer your duck to victory!

09/11/2025

Get ready for a quack-tastic day of family fun at the Ottumwa Duck Race this Saturday from 4pm-6:45pm at the Jimmy Jones Shelter! 🦆💛

We’ve got something for everyone:
🎶 A LIVE DJ bringing the energy
🚗 A car & truck show with serious style
🌮 Tasty eats from local food trucks
🎈 Inflatables & face painting for the kids
🏁 And of course… your ducks racing to the finish line!

Thanks to our amazing community and sponsors, this event is bigger and better than ever. Don’t miss out on one of Ottumwa’s favorite traditions!

Adopt your duck online at www.duckrace.com/ottumwa for your chance to win cash prizes!

09/11/2025

The QUACKDOWN is ON — just 2 days until the Ottumwa Duck Race makes a splash!

Ducks are flying fast — have YOU adopted yours yet? Don’t miss your chance at cash prizes, fun, and all the racing action! Adopt now at www.duckrace.com/ottumwa

Today’s shoutout goes to our amazing sponsor JBS USA 🙌
Thank you for powering the fun and helping us bring the community together for this epic event!

09/10/2025

The Ottumwa Duck Race is almost here—and your duck still has time to dive in! 🏁💛

Adopt your duck online today at www.duckrace.com/ottumwa and be part of the splash this Saturday! Every duck supports local programs and could paddle its way to a cash prize!

A huge shoutout to our sponsor, South Ottumwa Savings Bank, for helping make this quacky tradition possible. 🏦💙 Their support keeps the race—and our community—going strong!

09/10/2025

💛The countdown is on for the Ottumwa Duck Race this Saturday! Want to join the flock and support a great cause? There’s still time to adopt your duck and cheer it to victory!

Here are 3 easy ways to get your duck in the race:
1️⃣ Adopt online anytime at www.duckrace.com/ottumwa
2️⃣ Stop by First Resources’ office during business hours
3️⃣ Swing by the race between 4–6pm and adopt on-site!

Every duck adopted helps make a splash in our community. Let’s make this year’s race the biggest yet! 🏁

09/09/2025

The countdown is flying by — just 4 days until the Ottumwa Duck Races make a splash! Ducks are still up for adoption online at www.duckrace.com/ottumwa — grab yours and get ready to cheer it to victory!

Today we’re proud to feature our Day 4 sponsor: The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation 💛 Their support helps keep our beloved community tradition going strong, and we’re grateful for their commitment to making Ottumwa a place where fun and connection thrive.

09/08/2025

🦆 The countdown is on — just 5 days until the Ottumwa Duck Races hit the pond in full splash mode!

There's still time for you to adopt your Duck before the race! Visit: www.duckrace.com/ottumwa to adopt online for just $5.

Today we’re giving a big shoutout to our Day 5 sponsor: County Bank 💙 Thanks to their support, the ducks are prepped, the prizes are stacked, and the excitement is building!

🎟️ Haven’t adopted your duck yet? Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun. Adopt your duck today and get ready to cheer it across the finish line!

09/08/2025

Starting this week with a throwback to when Hans snuck into training camp! We learned our lesson and won't try again but we know they are training hard to win you big prizes! Be sure to get your duck for the race ASAP.

https://www.duckrace.com/ottumwa

09/06/2025