How will I know if my duck wins?
Downtown Nashua Association will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption. You do not need to be present to win.
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 Downtown Nashua Association will work hard to train, coach and make sure each one is ready for Duck Drop day. After the race, all the ducks will fly off to their next race somewhere in the US.
Do I need to be present to win?
No, the winner does not need to be present to win. We do hope you will join us for the festivities though!
Can I adopt ducks on race day?
If all our 5,000 have not been adopted as of May 23, 2026, the remaining ducks will be available for adoption until 2 p.m. prior to the start of the race at an adoption booth set up during the Riverfront Renaissance in Downtown Nashua.
How do I contact someone at Downtown Nashua Association if I have questions that are not answered here?
Please contact us by emailing support@downtownnashua.org