The World’s Largest Rubber Duck Returns to Dover for 2026 — and It’s Larger Than You May Think

We keep saying it is the world's largest rubber duck. But how big is it, really?

On National Rubber Ducky Day, we're excited to announced that one of the most unexpected large-scale attractions on land or water makes its return to Dover Motor Speedway for the third consecutive year. Standing an imposing 61 feet tall, the world's largest rubber duck will once again anchor the Fan Zone during NASCAR All-Star Weekend.

While the subject may be playful, the scale is anything but. To truly understand just how large this duck is, it helps to place it alongside familiar landmarks from Dover Motor Speedway and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.

The Monster Monument - Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, Delaware

For fans who know Dover Motor Speedway, Miles the Monster is more than a statue. Rising 46 feet above the property, the Monster Monument has become a symbol of the Speedway itself, greeting fans as they arrive and standing watch over race weekends year after year. It is a familiar sight, a meeting point, and a landmark that helps define the Dover experience.

The world's largest rubber duck stands roughly 15 feet taller. That means it will rise well above one of the most recognizable features on the Speedway grounds, immediately standing out to anyone accustomed to Miles defining the skyline.

Patterson Park Pagoda - Baltimore, Maryland

The Patterson Park Pagoda is one of Baltimore's most distinctive structures, offering sweeping views of the city and serving as a longstanding neighborhood landmark. At approximately 60 feet tall, it provides one of the closest real-world comparisons to the world's largest rubber duck.

The duck edges past it slightly, placing the two in nearly identical territory and making this comparison especially effective for audiences familiar with the region.

Lincoln Memorial Central Chamber - Washington, D.C.

The Lincoln Memorial's central chamber is defined by its vertical scale as much as its historical significance. Measuring roughly 60 feet from floor to ceiling, the space creates a sense of height that visitors feel immediately upon entering.

Comparing the world's largest rubber duck to this interior volume helps translate abstract measurements into lived experience. The duck stands just beyond that height, surpassing the chamber's ceiling and reinforcing just how substantial it truly is.

Washington Monument - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia's Washington Monument-no, not that one-located in Fairmount Park, is a historic obelisk that often surprises visitors with its size. Rising to approximately 44 feet, it stands as a prominent vertical feature within its surroundings.

Placed next to this monument in a size comparison, the world's largest rubber duck again asserts itself as the larger presence, overtopping a well-known regional landmark by a significant margin.

Goodyear Blimp - NASCAR Race Broadcasts

For NASCAR fans, the most intuitive comparison may be the one seen from above. The Goodyear Blimp, a familiar fixture hovering over major race weekends, measures approximately 58 feet in height at its tallest point.

On television and in person, the blimp is consistently perceived as massive. Placing the world's largest rubber duck on that same vertical scale puts it in a category usually reserved for the most iconic aerial visuals in the sport.

What Fans Can Expect

The world's largest rubber duck will be on display in the Dover Motor Speedway Fan Zone throughout NASCAR All-Star Weekend, giving fans the opportunity to see it up close and capture the kind of photos that inevitably come with a few double takes and "is that real?" moments. Few attractions invite that kind of reaction, and even fewer do it at this scale.

While the duck itself is the main event, fans should keep an eye out for a few added surprises that may accompany its return this year, adding even more personality to an already unforgettable sight.

There is no better day to make the announcement. With today being National Rubber Ducky Day, it makes it the perfect moment to confirm that one of the most visually striking attractions in motorsports is headed back to Dover Motor Speedway. With NASCAR All-Star Weekend providing the stage, the return of the world's largest rubber duck delivers unmistakable big duck energy-and one more reason for families to bring the kids to the Monster Mile. Tickets for All-Star weekend are available now.