Ready, set, quack as The Grand Norwich Duck Race returns to the city after four years away due to Covid.

The event first launched in 2011, with the last one held in 2019, and will return to The Ribs of Beef in Wensum Street on Sunday, September 24.

The event is organised by the charity Break and the money raised will help support young people in the care system in East Anglia. 

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Two duck races take place on the day from St George’s Bridge to Fye Bridge along the River Wensum at 2pm and 2.30pm.

Norwich Evening News: The main race will feature 70 decorated ducks racing along the River Wensum The main race will feature 70 decorated ducks racing along the River Wensum (Image: Break)

In the Baby Duck Race, you will be able to sponsor a small duck for £2 with prizes on offer.

The main event is the Duckorated Duck Race, which will see 70 large rubber ducks compete to win the coveted Crystal Duck Trophy.

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Each of the 32cm-tall ducks will be sponsored and decorated by local businesses, schools and community groups, with the chance to book local artist Sally Adams - known as 'The Duckorater'. 

Sarah Bunn, Break's community fundraising manager, said: "We’re really excited to be able to bring this popular event back to Norwich.

"It is a fantastic spectacle and we’re always looking for local organisations to take part."

To get involved visit break-charity.org/duck-race, email fundraising@break-charity.org or call 01603 670100.