SIDNEY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County has announced that its annual fundraising event, 2016 Rubber Duck Race, will be June 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park.
In addition to the duck race, the agency will also host the 10th annual Duck N’ Run/Walk 5K race, which is a part of the Shelby County 5K Tour. The 5K run/walk will be the same evening at 8:15 p.m. through Tawawa Park. Registration will begin at 7 p.m., and a shotgun start will begin the race at 8:15 p.m. Runners and walkers will follow a course through the scenic park, with refreshments and an awards presentation at the finish line. Runners can register in advance for $25, which includes a T-shirt and rubber duck adoption. A $20 entry allows a runner to participate and receive a T-shirt; a $12 entry is for the race only. Race day registration is $15 and does not include a T-shirt. Duck adoptions and T-shirts will be sold separately on race day.
The first 200 indviduals to register before June 10 will get an Addidas water bottle and will have their names entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon card. In celebration of the 10th annual Duck N’ Run, every 10th runner across the finish line will receive a gift from Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Last year nearly 3,000 rubber ducks made their way down Mosquito Creek to compete for prizes. This year’s grand prize will be a $1,000 shopping spree. Other prizes include two three-day passes to Country Concert at Hickory Hills, Dayton Dragons tickets and restaurant gift certificates. Big Brothers Big Sisters hopes to “sell” 4,000 ducks this year.
By “adopting” a rubber duck for $5 or a Daffy Dozen (six ducks) for $25, participants support Big Brother Big Sister programs. Duck adoptions are available at the BBBS office, Meyers Garage and Drive Thru in Newport, Sidney Body CarStar, Edison Community College in Piqua and various locations in Greenville.
To register for the race or to adopt a duck, call 492-7611 or visit www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org and download forms. Online advance Duck N’ Run registrations can be made through Friday at bit.ly/ducknrun.
