The Great Rubber Duck Race is Swimming your Way!
Race Day: Saturday, August 30 | Breckenridge Blue River Plaza
Join us for one of Summit County’s most beloved traditions! The Great Rubber Duck Race is more than just fun — it’s philanthropy in motion. Your duck helps fund local nonprofits, student scholarships, and programs that make our community thrive.
ADOPT A DUCK AND MAKE A SPLASH FOR THE COMMUNITY!
Thousands of ducks will race down the Blue River—make sure yours is in the race!
Single Race Entry: $10 | Quack Pack (6 Race Entries): $50 | Bakers Dozen (13) Race Entries: $100

Winning is as easy as water off a ducks back.
Adopt a Duck
Just $10 puts a duck in the mix. Each duck gets a random number — and a chance to snag a prize.
One duck = one shot at glory (and goodies).
Watch the Ducks make Waves
On race day, watch thousands of ducks take to the Blue River in Breckenridge for the cutest float in town.
It’s a splashy spectacle you won’t want to miss!
Hope for a Lucky Duck
Winners are selected at random.
If your duck is picked, you win a prize — no paddling required!
Feel Good, Do Good
Every duck supports local nonprofits, student scholarships, and community programs.
This isn't just a fun-raiser — it's a quack-worthy cause.
Race Day Details
Date: August 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Blue River Plaza, downtown Breckenridge
The Fun Starts at 11 am with free bounces house and activities for the kids.
Races
Kids Duck Race, 1:00pm: Open to kids 12 and younger. $10 per duck, with discounts when you buy one for every one.
Business Battle Duck Race, presented by FirstBank, 2:00pm: Businesses duke it out for an awesome prize for their team. $100 per duck.
Great Rubber Duck Race, presented by Breckenridge Grand Vacations, 3:00pm: Waddle your way to victory! Compete for a $2,000 grand prize, ski passes, restaurant gift certificates and more $10. per duck

HOW YOUR DUCK MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Great Rubber Duck Race has been raising money — and lifting lives — for 38 years. Every dollar earned goes right back into our community through programs that make Summit County stronger.
When you adopt a duck, you're investing in: youth sports, education, and scholarships, arts and cultural, environmental sustainability, and health and human services.
Last year alone, duck adoptions helped fund:
160+ scholarships
113 local nonprofit grants
Special initiatives like Career Technical Education and Afterschool Enrichment
This is more than a race — it’s how we support those who live, work, and play here.
Your duck is a philanthropist in disguise.
ADOPT YOUR RACE DUCK FOR THE WIN
GET INVOLVED
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