It was nice weather... for ducks.

Hundreds of people braved the rain on Sunday to watch The Grand Norwich Duck Race on the River Wensum.

The event, organised by the charity Break, saw 120 large rubber ducks thrown into the water at St George's Bridge.

Volunteers on paddle boards then helped push them along to the finish line at Fye's Bridge.

Some of this year's designs took inspiration from various TV and film characters including Buzz Lightyear and Admiral Ackbar.

Eastern Daily Press: This year’s winning duck was Inspired DuckaRoo, from the social enterprise Inspired Youth. Photo: Luke PowellThis year’s winning duck was Inspired DuckaRoo, from the social enterprise Inspired Youth. Photo: Luke Powell (Image: Archant)

Earlier in the afternoon, 3,000 smaller rubber ducks were also placed in the water to race.

Event organiser Sarah Bunn said: 'The weather today has been a little inclement, which is perfect for ducks, not so perfect for humans.

'But even so, it is great to see around 1,000 people lining the sides of the river.'

This year's winning duck was Inspired DuckaRoo, from the social enterprise Inspired Youth.

Eastern Daily Press: Around 3,000 smaller rubber ducks raced down the River Wensum prior to the main event. Photo: Luke PowellAround 3,000 smaller rubber ducks raced down the River Wensum prior to the main event. Photo: Luke Powell (Image: Archant)

The ducks will now be sold off at the Grand Norwich Duck Auction at the Maid's Head, on Thursday, September 20.

Eastern Daily Press: From left, Ellen Thompson-Read, 10, and Alice Thompson-Read, 8, with their duck. Photo: Luke PowellFrom left, Ellen Thompson-Read, 10, and Alice Thompson-Read, 8, with their duck. Photo: Luke Powell (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Artist Sally Adams, centre, with her duck HMS Duckorator. Photo: Luke PowellArtist Sally Adams, centre, with her duck HMS Duckorator. Photo: Luke Powell (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The first, second and third place ducks, with the winner, Inspired DuckaRoo in the middle. Fire and Flux came second, followed by Margaret Paddleton. Photo: Luke PowellThe first, second and third place ducks, with the winner, Inspired DuckaRoo in the middle. Fire and Flux came second, followed by Margaret Paddleton. Photo: Luke Powell (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The podium ducks. Photo: Jack EdwardsThe podium ducks. Photo: Jack Edwards (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The 'duckorator', Sally Adams, with her creation. Photo: Jack EdwardsThe 'duckorator', Sally Adams, with her creation. Photo: Jack Edwards (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Inspired's DuckaRoo crossing the finish line. Photo: Jack EdwardsInspired's DuckaRoo crossing the finish line. Photo: Jack Edwards (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Ducks lined up on the bridge. Photo: Jack EdwardsDucks lined up on the bridge. Photo: Jack Edwards (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of little ducks were tipped into the river for the first race. Photo: Jack EdwardsThousands of little ducks were tipped into the river for the first race. Photo: Jack Edwards (Image: Archant)