10,000
Ducks to go
0
Adopted
$0
Raised
0% of 10,000 · every duck moves the line
Prizes worth racing for
Every duck you adopt is a chance to take one of these home.
$2,000
$1,000
$500
One year Children's Museum family membership
One year National Aviary family membership
Duck adoption goal
Help us fill the water with kindness
10,000 ducks left before the finish line.
0
Adopted
10,000
Goal
$0
Raised
What we believe
Three promises behind every race
Neighbors helping neighbors
Every dollar raised stays close to home, funding the programs our own community counts on.
A tradition worth keeping
One joyful day on the water that families look forward to — and count on — every single year.
Clear and open, always
We share where the money goes, so you can feel great about every duck you adopt.
Our results
Small ducks, big ripples
What this community has made possible, one race at a time.
12,000+
Ducks adopted
Each one a few dollars of direct support
$240K
Raised for local programs
Every dollar stays in our community
35+
Community partners
Schools, shelters, and services we fund
9
Years of racing
A tradition families count on
New here?
What is a duck race?
Four gentle steps from “what’s a duck race?” to “that’s my duck!”
Choose your ducks
Pick a pack and we’ll match you with numbered ducks — each one yours to cheer for.
Learn more
We get them race-ready
Volunteers tag every duck so it’s matched to its adopter on race day.
The flock sets sail
Thousands of ducks drift down the water together while the community cheers from the banks.
Winners & good news
First ducks home win prizes — and every single duck helps the cause win.
Video highlights
From the flock
The gentlest fundraiser you’ll ever join
One moment from our community says more than any statistic.
A calmer kind of race day
Golden hour on the water, after the cheering quiets down.
I came for my kids. I’ll be back because of how it felt to be part of it.”
A first-year adopter · Now a team captain
Moments of calm
It feels like this
Soft water, sunny ducks, and a community showing up.
Quiet before the race
Found in the wild
The whole family floats
Beyond the race
More gentle ways to help
Pick the pace that feels right — every path supports the same mission.
Gift
Gift a duck
Adopt in someone’s honor — we’ll send them their duck’s lucky number with a note from you.
Gift a duck
Teams
Float together
Start a flock with friends, family, or coworkers and watch your impact multiply.
Start a team
Volunteer
Join the race crew
Tag ducks, line the banks, and help the day run smoothly for everyone.
Say hello
Why This Matters
BENEFITING THE PARTNERS FOR QUALITY FAMILY OF NONPROFIT AGENCIES
The Partner For Quality Team
Before you float
Gentle answers to good questions
How adoptions work, what race day looks like, and where every dollar lands.