Mad River Valley Rotary

LXCL:A five duck racing team

Quack Pack - 5 chances of winning

LXCL:A single duck in the race!

One chance of winning

The Mad River Valley Rotary Duck Race is a beloved Labor Day weekend tradition at the Lareau Swimming Hole that brings the community together for a day of fun, laughter, and giving back. Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks are released into the Mad River, racing downstream as spectators cheer on their adopted entries. With cash prizes for the winning ducks and activities for all ages, the event combines the excitement of a raffle with the charm of a small-town festival. When: &nbsp; Sunday September 6th 2-4PM. &nbsp;Races start at 3PM Two Races To Choose From Race #1 - The OG. The Classic. 10 winners total:<br style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;">🥇 1st place = $1000<br style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;">🥈 2nd = $500<br style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;">🥉 3rd = $250<br style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;">🏅 4th&ndash;10th = $50<br style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;">(That&rsquo;s a lot of quacking cash.) Race #2 - The Mad Duck 100 - This one&rsquo;s for the thrill-seekers. Only 100 ducks in this exclusive race = better odds, higher stakes, more drama.<br style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: mazzard-h; letter-spacing: 0.21px; text-align: left;">💰 ONE winner takes home $1500. Just you, your duck, and destiny. More than just a race, the Duck Race is the Rotary&rsquo;s biggest annual fundraiser, supporting local programs and community initiatives throughout the Mad River Valley. Every duck adopted helps make a difference, so whether you&rsquo;re in it to win or just to have fun, your participation directly benefits the place we all call home.

The Mad River Valley Rotary Duck Race is a beloved Labor Day weekend tradition at the Lareau Swimming Hole that brings the community together for a day of fun, laughter, and giving back. Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks are released into the Mad River, racing downstream as spectators cheer on their adopted entries. With cash prizes for the winning ducks and activities for all ages, the event combines the excitement of a raffle with the charm of a small-town festival. When:   Sunday September 6th 2-4PM.  Races start at 3PM Two Races To Choose From Race #1 - The OG. The Classic. 10 winners total: 🥇 1st place = $1000 🥈 2nd = $500 🥉 3rd = $250 🏅 4th–10th = $50 (That’s a lot of quacking cash.) Race #2 - The Mad Duck 100 - This one’s for the thrill-seekers. Only 100 ducks in this exclusive race = better odds, higher stakes, more drama. 💰 ONE winner takes home $1500. Just you, your duck, and destiny. More than just a race, the Duck Race is the Rotary’s biggest annual fundraiser, supporting local programs and community initiatives throughout the Mad River Valley. Every duck adopted helps make a difference, so whether you’re in it to win or just to have fun, your participation directly benefits the place we all call home.

Mad River Valley Rotary

Mad River Valley Rotary's Annual Duck Race 2026

Quack Pack - 5 chances of winning

$20

One chance of winning

$5