Ouachita Riverfest Duck Dash 5K
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Ouachita Riverfest Duck Dash 5K
The Ouachita Riverfest Duck Dash 5K is a timed road race that follows a course from Downtown West Monroe to Lazare Park and back. The event takes place in West Monroe, Louisiana, with the festival footprint at 1 Commerce Street, West Monroe, LA 71291.
Entry for the 5K is $40 and includes race timing, a hat, a koozie, and a finisher medal. Medals are awarded by age group. Registration for the Duck Dash opens March 5, 2026 and closes April 25, 2026.
The run occurs during Riverfest, which features live music on the Riverfest stage, food trucks and local vendors, a family zone with kids’ activities and rides, a costume contest with duck-inspired outfits, post-race festival activity on the stage, and a photo wall with finish-line photo opportunities.
Event organizers list several sponsors for the festival and race, including Vanguard Realty, TP Outdoors, Shell Chiropractic, and Jeff Babcock Landscaping as the water sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
