
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!