Kiwanis clubs are built on a simple idea: small acts of service create big change for children and communities. A duck race fundraiser takes that idea and turns it into an unforgettable event that raises real money. Derby Duck Races has helped Kiwanis clubs across the country — including the Kiwanis Club of Glendale with their Incredible Duck Splash — produce fundraising events that bring entire communities together while supporting the causes Kiwanis members care about most. With over 35 years of experience and $280 million raised for nonprofits, we know how to make your event a success.

Why Kiwanis Clubs Love Duck Races

A duck race is the rare fundraiser that is genuinely fun for everyone — kids, families, sponsors, and volunteers alike. That makes it a natural fit for Kiwanis, an organization that puts children and families at the center of everything. Unlike silent auctions or formal galas, a duck race draws huge crowds and creates excitement that gets the whole town talking. Kiwanis clubs typically raise between $10,000 and $50,000 per event, and many clubs make it their annual signature fundraiser that grows year after year. Derby Duck Races provides everything you need: numbered rubber ducks, an online duck adoption platform, promotional materials, and a dedicated team that guides you from planning to race day.

How It Works

Your Kiwanis club picks a date and a body of moving water — a river, creek, or even a pool with a current system. Derby Duck Races sets up your branded online adoption page where community members purchase duck adoptions for a chance to win prizes donated by local sponsors. On race day, the ducks are released, the fastest duck wins, and the crowd goes wild. Your club keeps the fundraising proceeds. We handle the logistics and technology so your members can focus on building relationships with sponsors, rallying volunteers, and having fun. Over 2,000 organizations have done this with us — we have the playbook down to a science.

Start Planning Your Kiwanis Duck Race

Whether your club has 20 members or 200, a duck race scales to fit your community. It is the kind of event that gets media coverage, attracts new members, and builds lasting sponsor relationships. Derby Duck Races will partner with your Kiwanis club to plan and execute an event your community will love. Get in touch today and let us show you how easy it is to make a splash for the kids and families you serve.