Get your Ducks in advance, you don’t have to be present to win!
The Kiwanis Club of Tampa will race 12,000 Rubber Ducks down the Hillsborough River on April 18, 2026. The first three ducks to cross the finish line will win amazing cash prizes! You don't have to be present to win.
- First Place Prize - $5,000
- Second Place Prize - $1,000
- Third Place Prize - $500
- Additional prizes for 4th-10th Place
All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Tampa charitable foundation, which sponsors many local projects and programs for children. Although we would love to have you attend, you don't need to be present to win - so take a chance and adopt a duck!
The Incredible Duck Race is a FREE event in Curtis Hixon Park with family friendly music, food, and activities all leading up to the big race. Tickets are not necessary to attend, but you must adopt a duck to participate in the race. Ducks can be adopted at TampaDuckRace.com for $5 per duck.
*Toast of Tampa is Proud to support the Incredible Duck Race! Proceeds from our team sales benefit Toast of Tampa Show Chorus and The Kiwanis Club of Tampa.*
About Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Toast of Tampa Show Chorus is an award-winning a capella ensemble of women who perform engaging harmonies in exciting styles. Founded in 1987, Toast of Tampa has performed for audiences around the US. Consistently placing in the top ten of the Sweet Adelines International chorus contest, Toast of Tampa won its first championship in 1993, and is the 2026 1st Place International Champion Chorus. Lasting friendships, shared joy, and the love of singing excellence are our common bonds. Learn more about Toast of Tampa at toastoftampa.org.
About The Kiwanis Club of Tampa
The Tampa Kiwanis Club has been helping children in the local community since 1919. Our enthusiastic members pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children in our community. Locally, The Kiwanis Club of Tampa builds residential accessibility ramps, hosts immunization events, provides scholarships, and sponsors student leadership clubs at a dozen local high schools and at USF. Our commitment to improving child literacy includes StoryWalks in 5 County Parks, two Open Book Nook Libraries, and many literacy outreach events. Additionally, our foundation provides grants to other local nonprofits working with children. Learn more and consider joining our club at TampaKiwanis.org.
PLEASE NOTE: We are partnering with a company that runs these races all over the world and have taken many measures to be sure that these ducks are not a threat to our beautiful waterway. The ducks will be contained in a lane and funneled to the finish line. We will have several boats and volunteers on hand to help make sure all of the ducks are collected and accounted for. Our goal is to leave the river cleaner than we found it.
Want to get involved, volunteer, or sponsor the event? Email us at quack@tampaduckrace.com for more information.