The Great Annual Duck Race

Plastic ducks “race” down Big Creek, and if your number crosses the finish line first, you win!

Each year, Keep Roswell Beautiful sends hundreds of specially “trained” (plastic) ducks down Big Creek in our annual Duck Race fundraiser! The ducks will “paddle” frantically down a short stretch of the creek to earn a prize for its sponsor. Launch time will be at 12:00pm sharp near the pedestrian bridge over Big Creek. Big Creek is Roswell’s drinking water source and feeds into the Chattahoochee River, an ecologically valuable waterway that is the heart of the city. Keep Roswell Beautiful is proud to work towards keeping our waterways safe, healthy, and vibrant. The race itself only takes about 15 minutes, so don’t miss out! Sponsor tables, food, refreshments, and family-friendly activities will be part of the fun.

Where is the Race?

The Great Annual Duck Race takes place on a 1/8-mile section of Big Creek along the Oxbo Trail, one of Roswell’s most beautiful natural greenspaces. Our mascot, KiRBy and City dignitaries, will countdown the launch downstream of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oxbo with Vickery Creek unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Parking is limited so please arrive early!

Admission, food, and games are free and open to the public.

Rent Ducks Online

Ducks can be rented ahead of time for $5 each. You can purchase your ducks online or at the event. When purchased online, we will email you your Ducks’ number(s). Cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. You do not need to be present to win, but we sure hope you’ll join us for the Race!