The Running Of The Ducks
$10 Duck Adoptions Begin February 14th

The “Running of the Ducks” will be staged prior to the main race and will provide an opportunity for many in the community to experience the thrill of attending the Derby and owning their own duck in a race.  Over one thousand rubber duckies will be adopted by people in the community, including school children and youth groups.  The Running of the Ducks will be over a short course. Race time is 5:00pm.

Duck Adoption Locations:

• Duck Central – The General Store – 125 South Kentucky Ave., Downtown Lakeland
• Lakeland Gift Basket Boutique – 1469 Town Center Drive, Lakeside Village
• LVIM – Lakeland Hills Blvd.
• Twistee Treat – 225 South Florida Ave.
• The Cookie Jar – 305 Main St. East, Bartow, FL 33803

Ducks will be available for adoption at Lake Mirror on Derby day until 4:30p the day of the event.