Frequently Asked Questions
Who does MOWRCA Great Texas Duck Race benefit and how do you spend my donation?
All proceeds from MOWRCA Great Texas Duck Race will benefit the Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area. Funds raised will go to purchase meals and enhance capacity to serve the elderly in our communities. $0.94 of every dollar we bring in goes directly to client services!
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.
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 in the water.
When and where is the MOWRCA Great Texas Duck Race and what does it cost?
The Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area Great Texas Duck Race will take place on May 16, 2026, through a virtual race. Each adopted duck is assigned a number and the system will randomly pull a number for the winners. I
How will I know if my duck wins?
Employees of Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption.
Are they real ducks or rubber ducks?
Rubber ducks, silly! The real ones wouldn't wear sunglasses. But this year they are going to be virtual ducks as the race will be held online.
Who can adopt a duck?
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, MOWRCA Great Texas 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 need to be present to win?
No, the winner does not need to be present to win.
Can I adopt ducks on race day?
Ducks can be adopted until 10:00 AM on race day, May 16, 2026.
How do I contact someone at MOWRCA Great Texas Duck Race if I have questions that are not answered here?
Please contact us by emailing kwalpole@ccaction.com or calling 979-540-2981