CHAMPIONSHIP RACE COUNTDOWN
Friday, August 21 • 7:00 PM CT
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The Championship video will automatically unveil at 7:00 PM Central.
CHAMPIONSHIP RACE OPENS FRIDAY
The Final 60 hit the river August 21. Come back at race time to see who wins the one Grand Prize.
AUGUST 21 • 7:00 PM CT
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MEET THE FINAL 60
15 qualifiers from Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee earned a place in the Championship.
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER. ONE GRAND PRIZE.
The winning duck earns The Peabody Memphis Grand Prize.
One-night stay at The Peabody Memphis with breakfast.
Reservations required and subject to availability. Some holiday restrictions apply.
WATCH THE FOUR STATE RACE REPLAYS
See how the Final 60 earned their spot in the Championship.
FAQ
How Does the Championship Race Work?+
The Top 15 finishers from each of the four August 14 state races advanced to the Championship. That creates a Final 60: 15 from Arkansas, 15 from Mississippi, 15 from Missouri and 15 from Tennessee. All 60 race for one Grand Prize.
Who Is Racing?+
The complete Championship field is available here.
What Is the Championship Grand Prize?+
One Championship duck wins The Peabody Memphis Grand Prize: a one-night stay at The Peabody Memphis with breakfast. Reservations are required and subject to availability; some holiday restrictions apply.
When Is the Championship Race?+
Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central Time. The video on this page will automatically unveil at race time.
Do the State Race Prize Winners Keep Their Prizes?+
Yes. The $250, $150 and $100 prizes shown in the Championship field are the prizes already earned by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each state race. The Championship has one additional Grand Prize winner.
THANK YOU TO OUR RACE SPONSORS
Your support helped make the 2026 Mid-South Duck Race possible.
Special thanks to The Peabody Memphis for sponsoring the Championship Grand Prize, and to every sponsor, Lions club, participant and supporter who helped make the Mid-South Duck Race a success.
Mid-South Lions Sight and Hearing Service is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
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