The Duck Race is a quick reward event in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, the season titled Runners. You trigger it, follow four ducks down a river, and pick up the loot they knock loose along the way. Winning or losing the race is irrelevant. You collect items either way, and there is a strong chance of pulling the Mythic Striker Pump Shotgun at the finish line.
Quick answer: Go to the bridge on the northern edge of Heatwave Harbor, interact with the four colored ducks to start the race, then follow them downstream through three sets of boxes to the cannon at the south end to collect all dropped loot.
Duck Race location in Heatwave Harbor
The race begins on a bridge along the northern side of Heatwave Harbor. Four ducks of different colors sit there, and reaching the bridge is all you need to access the start point. The river that the ducks travel runs straight through Heatwave Harbor and ends on the south side of the area.
This spot tends to draw other players, especially once you move down toward the harbor as the race plays out. Before you start, grab a weapon, some healing, and a bit of material so you can defend yourself if someone tries to interrupt the run or steal the drops.
How to trigger and complete the Duck Race
Duck Race rewards and Mythic Striker Pump Shotgun
The loot scales as the race goes on, with the largest drop saved for the finish line. You can expect a mix of healing and weapons across the run.
| Reward type | What you can get |
|---|---|
| Healing | Chug Jugs |
| Currency | Gold |
| Weapons | Epic and Legendary guns |
| Mythic | Striker Pump Shotgun (high chance, not guaranteed) |
The Mythic Striker Pump Shotgun is the standout prize and one of the strongest shotguns in the current loot pool, dealing heavy damage at close range. It is not a guaranteed drop, but the odds of getting it are high, and even without it you walk away with useful healing and solid weapons.
You know the event worked when the ducks begin moving on their own after you interact with them, and you confirm it paid off when items appear at each box collision and the final loot drops at the cannon. The most common reason a run goes wrong is another player jumping in to grab the loot first, so clear the area or be ready to fight before you start.
