The 2025 QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race Rules and Regulations
1. The QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race is produced by the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation, the “Producer”, a charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, whose mission is to prioritize and implement projects in the Riverfront Master Plan in conjunction with the Quincy Riverfront Development Foundation.
2. A minimum of 5,000 ducks will be entered in the event. Chances of winning depend on the total number of qualified entries.
3. All ducks entered are and shall remain property of the QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race. Once the ducks are launched, they are on their own. No attempt to free or interfere with any duck is permitted, unless deemed necessary by the race committee.
4. The QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race will start at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Lincoln Park (1231 Bonansinga Dr, Quincy, IL 62301). The event course will be established by the event committee. The QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race reserves the right to postpone or reschedule the event or to determine the winners by random drawing in the event of inclement weather, Acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race’s control.
5. A number will be attached on the bottom of each duck called the tag number. The individuals associated with the tag numbers on the first winning ducks or collected by the Producer will be awarded prizes. Positive identification will be required to claim any prize(s). Winners will be notified by telephone, email and/or U.S. mail and must pick up their prize from the Producer by October 13, 2025.
6. A copy of the Rules and Regulations, a list of Prizes and, after the event, a list of Prize Winners can be obtained from the Producers by sending a written request with self-addressed stamped envelope to: Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation, P.O. Box 194 Quincy, IL 62306
7. The entry portion of each adoption paper or event ticket must be completed in its entirety and delivered to the Producers or an authorized representative of the Producers or mailed to the Producers at the address set forth in rule (6) and received by the Producers by 12:00 pm Friday, September 12, 2025 to be eligible to win any prizes. Adoptions papers or tickets received through the mail after such time will be considered a donation to the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation and not an entry into the event. Entrants assume the risk of non - delivery of any entries to the Producer. Ducks may be adopted in person at the event booth up until the time the Producer deems appropriate before the start of the event or until all available ducks have been adopted.
8. No cash equivalent prizes or exchanges will be provided in lieu of the designated prizes. Any taxes and fees are the responsibility of the winner. By entering, the entrants release the Producers, its officers, directors, volunteers, staff, sponsors, and other related entities from any and all liability with respect to the prizes. By entering, winners’ consent to the promotional use of their names and likenesses without any additional compensation.
9. The winner of any prize must be over 18 years of age and must pay any applicable sales tax or other fees associated with the prize. If the prize winner is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian may claim the prize on their behalf. The winner need not be present to win.
10. Winners will be announced following the QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race. Winners will also, where necessary, be notified by telephone, email and/or U.S. mail. If a winner does not claim his/her prize within 30 days of the event date, or if the Presenter is unable to contact a winner due to insufficient or illegible contact information, or if a winner is deemed ineligible to win a prize, Producer will select a substitute winner by random drawing of entry tickets. All prizes will be awarded.
11. Organization board members are not eligible to win any prizes from this event.
12. All decisions and interpretations of rules and regulations will be made by the QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race Committee and its judgment is final.
13. In case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances preventing the running of the event, ducks will be selected randomly, and winners will be notified by telephone, email and/or U.S. mail.
14. This event is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
15. The QRDC Riverfront Revival Duck Race and its logo are registered trademarks of the Producer, and no other person or entity is authorized to copy or otherwise use them without the Producer’s express written consent.
16. The Derby Duck Fundraiser/Turtle Turbo Trek are registered trademarks of GAME and cannot be used or copied without its written consent.