Race for the Watershed: Duck Derby & 5K ($)

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Race for the Watershed: Duck Derby & 5K ($)

June 14 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Race for the Watershed Duck Derby & 5K

Saturday, June 14th
5K Duck Dash: 9am | Family Fun Festival:10am-1pm | Duck Races start at 10:30am

Help support healthy waterways in our community! Held in partnership with Concord Township, this event is a fundraiser to help raise money for watershed protection projects, including controlling erosion along the streambanks, monitoring water quality, and restoring riparian buffers at Newlin Grist Mill.

Schedule:

  • 8am – 5K Duck Dash registration opens
  • 8:40 – Pre-race warm-up with YogaSix Glen Mills by the stage
  • 9am – 5K Duck Dash begins
    Duck-themed costumes are encouraged but not required!
  • 10am-1pm – Family Fun Festival with vendors, educational displays, & duck-themed games
  • 10:30am – Trustee & Council duck race
  • 11am – 1st heat duck race with $100 first place prize
  • 11:30am – 2nd heat duck race with $100 first place prize
  • 12:00pm – final heat duck race with $1,000 grand prize
  • 12:30pm – awards ceremony

Fees:

  • 5K Duck Dash: $35 per runner entry fee. $40 day of. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for both men and women. All runners ages 21+ will get a free beer from 2SP Brewing Company when they cross the finish line! Please note: Event t-shirts will be included with race registration until 5/29/25. Any registrations received after 5/29 will not receive an event t-shirt.
  • Duck Races: $20 per duck or $50 for 3 ducks. $1,000 cash grand prize.
  • FREE admission to watch the races & enjoy the Family Fun Festival!
Race for the Watershed: Duck Derby & 5K ($)

Details

Date:
June 14
Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
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Website:
https://newlingristmill.org/race/?mc_cid=b23c822842&mc_eid=4838bd1d0f

Venue

Newlin Grist Mill
219 South Cheyney Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342 United States
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Phone
610-459-2359
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Organizer

Newlin Grist Mill
Phone
610-459-2359
Email
info@newlingristmill.org
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