- The Chicago Ducky Derby (“Derby”) is a random drawing raffle; it is sponsored by and all net proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois (“Sponsor”), 605 E. Willow, Normal, IL 61761. Sponsor is a registered 501(c)(3).
- The Derby is open to persons age 18 and over, unless noted otherwise. Employees of Sponsor are not eligible to win. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are binding and final on matters relating to this raffle. All federal, state and local laws apply. Void where prohibited. Raffle purchases are not tax deductible.
- To enter, eligible entrants must purchase a raffle chance (“adopt a duck”) at $10 each [CONFIRM 2027 PRICING / PACKAGES] online at this website, at the race site, or by mail using a form available from Sponsor or through promotional partners. Online entries must be received by [2027 RACE DATE TBD]. Adoptions may be suspended at any time by Sponsor. Completed form and payment may be mailed to Special Olympics Illinois, 2324 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60612, and must be received by [2027 MAIL DEADLINE TBD] to be considered eligible. Entries received after the deadline will be processed as a donation to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Odds of winning depend on the total number of qualified entries. A minimum of [NUMBER TBD] rubber ducks will be launched in the Chicago River at approximately [TIME TBD] on [2027 RACE DATE TBD], in Chicago, Illinois. Date and location are subject to change without notice. No attempt to free or interfere with any duck will be permitted, unless deemed necessary by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to manually maneuver rubber ducks along the course and to terminate the race and determine the winners by random selection. Only rubber ducks provided by Sponsor will be entered, and all ducks remain the property of Sponsor.
- Prizes will be awarded in order to eligible entrants, as the name appears on the adoption form or online entry, whose entry number corresponds with the number of the first [NUMBER OF PRIZES TBD] rubber ducks in order of finish.
- Prizes: [2027 PRIZES TO BE CONFIRMED — grand prize, second prize and third prize, each with approximate value, donor and any conditions.]
- Winner need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by telephone or email at the phone number or email given on the entry form or online. Winners will be announced on this website as soon as all winners have been verified. In the case of insufficient contact information, and/or if Sponsor is unable to contact a winner and the winner does not contact Sponsor to claim the prize within 15 days of the race date ([CLAIM DEADLINE TBD]) at 2324 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60612, or if a winner is deemed ineligible to win, Sponsor may select an alternate winner through a random drawing of entries.
- By entering, winners consent to use of their name, hometown and likeness for advertising, promotion and publicity purposes without additional compensation. No substitutions, cash equivalent prizes, transfer or exchange of prizes will be provided in lieu of prizes. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute if advertised prizes become unavailable.
- Sponsor reserves the right to cancel the Derby or change any element thereof, with or without notice, at any time, for any reason. Should the Derby be cancelled at any time for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to select winners in a random drawing from among entries received.
- Entrants agree to be bound by these Rules, and all decisions of Sponsor are final and binding. Each entrant agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor [AND PRIZE DONORS — NAME ONCE CONFIRMED], their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents, from and against any liability, action, loss, damage or claim arising in any way from participation in or administration of this raffle or with respect to the awarding, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize.
- All logos are registered trademarks of Sponsor and use is prohibited without Sponsor’s express written consent.
- The Chicago Ducky Derby is a licensed fundraising event of Derby Duck Races.
Chicago Ducky Derby 2027
Official rules
How the Chicago Ducky Derby raffle works and how winners are chosen.