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GET READY FOR DUCK DASH
OCT. 4, 2025
10AM – 2PM
Savannah Rapids Park
3300 Evans to Locks Road, Martinez GA
What is Augusta Duck Dash?
It’s a seriously fun event with a seriously important goal: save local infants from SIDS and make sure children have a safe place to sleep at night.
By supporting the Augusta Duck Dash, you are supporting the Family YMCA’s A Place to Dream program. Since 2017, the Family Y of Greater Augusta has provided more than 2,000 beds to children in need. In partnership with News 12 NBC 26 and Wellstar MCG Health, the Family Y also provides pack-n-plays to families in need with infants.
Adopt a Duck
Adopt a duck to participate in the Duck Dash!
Adopt ducks for your chance to win one of our incredible prizes! The ducks will be released at 12pm on race day near the head gates of the Augusta Canal and will race to the finish line near the pedestrian bridge. You do not need to be present to win – we will contact you if you are the proud owner of a winning duck!
Select a category below to adopt your ducks!
Other Events
Trunk or Treat
Bring your decked out car to participate in our Trunk or Treat. Non-profits and businesses are encouraged to participate. Don’t forget the candy!
Jeep Contest
Do you have a Jeep you are proud of? Prize categories for the Jeep Contest include Best Jeep in Show, Best Paint Job, Best Ducked Out, Best Decorated, and Most Rugged! There’s $30 fee for entry.
Costume Contest
We invite all kids to come in their scariest, prettiest, or most heroic costumes! There will be prizes for the Best Costumes. Sign up the day of the event!
Duck Dash 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sign-up for the Augusta Duck Dash 5K or 1 Mile FUN RUN, sponsored by Fleet Feet! The Duck Dash 5K is a family-friendly, fun run or walk and not officially timed. Perfect for beginners! All participants are guaranteed a finisher medal and can add on a Duck Dash t-shirt for $15. Participants also receive ducks in the duck drop (1 duck per mile), which will race down the Augusta canal for a chance to win prizes! The race will begin at 9:00 AM.
Duck Dash Prizes
We have $7,000 in fantastic prizes for the rubber duck race courtesy of our event sponsors! Take a look at the prizes at the button below.
Volunteer for Duck Dash
Would you like to volunteer for this fun-filled event? Click the button below to sign-up!
2025 Sponsors
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EVENT SPONSORS
MALLARD SPONSORS
FEATHERED FRIEND SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSORS
