2025 Rubber Ducky Race over the Falls!

To participate, adopt a duck or a flock and cheer on your ducks as they sail through the river to the finish line. One lucky duck will win the first place price of $1000.00, second place winner $500.00 and third place an amazing gift basket!! Don't miss out on the chance to adopt one of our 4,000 racing ducks for the event. Will you adopt the lucky duck? 

AQUA DOC will make sure that no duck is left behind and will be handling everything in the River with the assistance of the Chagrin Valley Fire Department.

Adoption Options:

• Single Duck: $6.00 each
• Quack Pack (6 ducks): $30.00
• Dozen (13 ducks): $60.00
• Flock of Ducks (28 ducks): $120.00
• 🍀 Lucky Duck (Add-on Only!) - $25 (lucky ducks are sold out!)

📍 Riverside Park | Saturday, May 10th
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• 9:00 AM - Family fun begins!
• 9:45 AM - Ducks placed in the river by AQUA DOC 
• 10:00 AM - Countdown & release! 
• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Post-race festivities & vendor tables

• DJ & Music 🎶 
• Characters: AQUA DOC's Dr. Al G & Mighty Ducts Squeaky McClean
• Balloon Twister  
• Ducky Merch
• Shaved Ice
• … and MORE!

ETalian will be open for breakfast starting at 8am! This is a great watch spot! Menu 
The Popcorn Shop will be open starting at 9am!
Evergreen Bakery will be open at 8am!

Our Event Partner:
🧡 17 River Grille is taking reservations beginning at 11am

Discounts with your certificate:

🍦 FREE Dole Whip for Certificate Holders!

After the Duck Race, head over to Cibik’s Dairy Island and show your adoption certificate to receive a FREE Dole Whip — just our way of saying thanks for joining the fun!

🗓️ Valid: Saturday, May 10 (after the race) - opens at 12n!~
📍 Cibik’s Dairy Island
8295 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(Just minutes from Riverside Park!)

Big thanks to Cibik’s for keeping the good vibes — and sweet treats — flowing!

CAN'T MAKE IT? Our Event Partner Drone Ohio will be LIVE on their Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/thedroneohio

Watch previous years races HERE ⬇️

And HERE ⬇️


⬇️ MEMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ⬇️




Get a T shirt to show your rubber ducky love! 

Some fine print:
RACE RULES: The main race begins when approximately 4,000 rubber ducks are released into the Chagrin River. The first duck to cross the finish line wins $1,000, the second duck wins $500, and the third duck wins an amazing gift basket. Each duck is the same exact size, color, and weight, and the number on your Duck Adoption Certificate corresponds with the number on the bottom of the duck entered into the race. The decision of the winning duck is at the sole discretion of the AQUA DOC staff and is final. Winners must be 18 years or older and do not need to be present to win. Winners will be contacted via email after the race, and the corresponding Duck Adoption Certificate may be required for verification before prizes are awarded. Prizes must be picked up within 10 days at the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce. No refunds or exchanges.

New this year, participants have the option to purchase a Lucky Duck for an additional $25.00, which must be bought in addition to regular ducks. Lucky Ducks are a separately numbered group, and if a Lucky Duck beats a regular duck and is the first duck to cross the finish line, the first place prize doubles from $1,000 to $2,000. This bonus applies only to the first place winner. Lucky Ducks do not replace regular ducks but serve as an additional chance to win. The same race rules apply to Lucky Ducks, and the final decision rests with the AQUA DOC staff.