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 … Continue Reading

Last year’s Great British Duck Race was such a success (see the video below) that the organisers are doing it all again this year. On Sunday 31st August 250,000 plastic ducks will race along The River Thames setting a new world record and helping to raise money for UK charities. It costs just £2 to … Continue Reading

On September 2nd 2007, The Great British Duck Race is taking part in London. 165,000 rubbers ducks are expected to “swim” down a 1km stretch of the River Thames near Hampton Court Palace. This would be a new world record and thr organisers are hoping that the event will raise over half a million pounds … Continue Reading

Over 30000 yellow ducks wearing sunglasses are expected to be bobbing along The River Thames on July 30th as part of the Great London Duck Race. Similar events have taken place in America, but this will be the first event in London. Ducks can be sponsored for £10, and there’s a host of prizes to … Continue Reading