Duck races take place all over the world and if you’re in Oakland, California on 13th July you’ll be able to witness the 17th Annual Rubber Ducky Derby. It’s in aid of the local Children’s Hospital and Research Center and they’ve got a really cool website and video to promote the event. You can even create your own fully customisable virtual duck and add it to their online pond!

A maximum of 35000 ducks will be unleashed for this race and there are some great prizes to be won.