The RAFA Duck Race Lincoln returns this August with a fun charity event on the River Witham, giving families the chance to sponsor a duck and win fantastic prizes while supporting a great cause.

RAFA Duck Race Lincoln 2026

• Date: Friday 28th August 2026
• Time: 2pm - 3pm
• Location: High Bridge, Lincoln
• Buy a ticket/duck

Organised by RAF Waddington’s Royal Air Forces Association Committee, the annual duck race raises vital funds for the Royal Air Forces Association charity.

Ducks will be released from High Bridge before racing along the waterway towards Waterside South, with prizes awarded to the first five ducks across the finish line.

You do not need to attend the event to take part, as every ticket purchased sponsors a duck in the race automatically.

Prizes

• 1st Prize: £250
• 2nd Prize: Food hamper worth £100
• 3rd Prize: Two free passes to Jump Inc
• 4th Prize: £50 Ole Ole Tapas Bar voucher
• 5th Prize: Signed Red Arrows print

How It Works

Each e-ticket purchased is assigned a duck number shortly before the race begins. If your duck finishes in the top five, winners will be contacted within seven days.

All proceeds, minus event costs, go to the Royal Air Forces Association charity.

In the unlikely event the race cannot take place physically, organisers will run a virtual race using a random number generator.

Whether you’re watching from the bridge or supporting from home, the RAFA Duck Race Lincoln is a fun way to support a fantastic charity.