Presented by Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Duck Race

Duck sales have ended.

Only 20 ducks left!

Date & Time

Saturday, 08/09/2025
3:00pm CST - 4:00pm CST
Add to Calendar 08/09/2025 03:00:00 PM 08/09/2025 04:00:00 PM America/Chicago Duck Race Purchase a rubber duck for a chance to win a $500 prize, and watch it race along the newly restored Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve! Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Race a Duck!

Purchase a rubber duck for a chance to win a $500 prize, and watch it race along the newly restored Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve!

Race a Duck!

Purchase a rubber duck for a chance to win a $500 prize, and watch it race along the newly restored Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve!

Fantastic Prizes

A lucky first-, second-, and third-place winner will take home: 

  • First-Place Prize • $500 
  • Second-Place Prize • Blanding’s Turtle Adoption 
    ($100 Value, Symbolic Only)
  • Third-Place Prize • Forest Preserve District Swag
    ($25 Value)

Watch the Race In Person

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
3609 Spring Road
Oak Brook, IL

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Fullersburg Days
Fullersburg Woods
Aug. 9 & 10 • 1 – 4 p.m.

Celebrate the history of one of the county’s oldest forest preserves, Fullersburg Woods. Enjoy hands-on activities, nature exploration, and old-fashioned fun at this family-friendly event. All ages. Free. No registration. For more information, visit dupageforest.org.

 

Date & Time

Saturday, 08/09/2025
3:00pm CST - 4:00pm CST
Add to Calendar 08/09/2025 03:00:00 PM 08/09/2025 04:00:00 PM America/Chicago Duck Race Purchase a rubber duck for a chance to win a $500 prize, and watch it race along the newly restored Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve! Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Special Thanks to Our Duck Race Sponsor

Hey and Associates, Inc.

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A Benefit for Wildlife and Wild Areas

Net proceeds from this duck race support the protection of native plants and animals and the restoration of habitat in DuPage forest preserves.

About Your Friends

The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN 45-2343580. 

The Friends of the Forest Preserve District is the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's partner.

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More About the Duck Race, Rules, and Prizes

Duck purchases can be made online, and sales end Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. CST (or when all ducks have been claimed).

Ducks will be raced on Aug. 9, 2025 at Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve. The duck race and prize-winning results will be posted to the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Facebook page at facebook.com/dupageforestfriends.

A number (1 – 250) will be attached to each duck relating to the number of the official purchase made online. Multiple duck entries on one online purchase will be assigned a separate duck number for identification purposes. The person whose name appears on the purchase that matches the winning duck will be awarded the $500 cash prize. Positive identification will be required to claim a prize.

* The race committee reserves the right to postpone or reschedule the event because of inclement weather, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the committee’s control. In case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances that prevent the launch of the ducks, the cash prize will be presented through a random drawing.

Prize winners need not be present to win. Prize winners will be announced following the event. Prize winners will also, where necessary, be notified by telephone, email, and/or certified U.S. mail. If a winner does not claim his/her prize within 30 days of the race date, or if the Friends’ presenter is unable to contact winner due to insufficient or illegible contact information, or if a winner is deemed ineligible to win a prize, presenter will select a substitute winner by random drawing of entries. All prizes will be awarded. Prize winners must be individuals at least 18 years or older. Prize winners must show proper identification when claiming a prize. Prize winners must provide the necessary information for tax documents to claim the prize. Prizes may not be substituted or exchanged.

Questions?

Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Partnership & Philanthropy
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
630-871-6400
fundraising@dupageforest.org