Who does The Great Duck Race benefit?
All proceeds from the Great Duck Race will benefit our students at St. Mary's Catholic School Brownsville.
How does it work?
Everyone who adopts a duck, whether online, in the mail, at a Duck Race booth or in a sponsoring business is entered into what we call E-Quack, a database that stores all of the information. Next to your name in E-Quack is the number of ducks you have adopted. The tag range is entered into E- Quack and all the numbers are shuffled up. Then, E-Quack automatically assigns the number of ducks you have adopted next to Tag Numbers. Thus, if you adopted 5 ducks, your name will be placed next to 5 different Tag Numbers.
How do my ducks enter the race?
Let’s Tag! A few days prior to the race, volunteers will place numbered tags on the bottom of every duck that will be in the duck race - which is 5000! The tags are waterproof labels beginning with a 7 digit number and ending with a 7 digit number.
For Example: 8580001-8590000
What is my tag number?
Tag numbers are automatically and randomly assigned by computer. We want to make sure that no duck has an unfair advantage and the race is not fixed, so to ensure the integrity of the race, tag numbers are never given out. Rest assured, however, that all the ducks you have adopted will be included in the duck pluck.
What if you have 4,000 Adopted Ducks but you have 5,000 Tagged Ducks on Race Day?
If all our ducks have not been adopted by race day, it means that a lucky adopter can still adopt up to an hour prior to the race. Their names will be placed at random into the mix, next to a number that does not already have a name by it. Anyone can adopt until an hour before the race begins, as long as the race is not sold out.
When and where is the Great Duck Race and what does it cost?
The Great Duck Race will take place on March 8, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic School. The event will immediately follow the Diocese of Brownsville Walk-A-Thon. The first 6 ducks picked will win some amazing prizes.
How will I know if my duck wins?
A St. Mary's Catholic School Brownsville staff member will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption.
Are they real ducks or rubber ducks?
Rubber ducks, silly!
Who can adopt a duck?
Anyone! However, you must be at least 18 years old to adopt a duck.
Once I adopt a duck, do I get to keep it?
No. After you adopt your duck, the Great Duck Race team will work hard to train, coach, and make sure each one is ready for Duck Race day. After the race, all of the ducks will fly off to their next race somewhere in the US.
Do I have to be present to win?
No in person event this year, but we do hope you will join us for the VIRTUAL festivities though!
Can I adopt ducks on race day?
If all our 5000 have not been adopted as of March 8, 2024 the remaining ducks will be available for adoption on race day until one hour prior to the start of the race online.
How do I contact someone at the Great Duck Race if I have questions that are not answered here?
Please contact us by emailing Anna Lindsey alindsey@cdobcs.org or call (956) 546- 1805.