Duck Race Rules

Official Duck Race Rules

The Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta Duck Race is a free promotional activity held as part of the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas (BGCNETX) and Rockwall Grace Clinic.

How to Enter

  • Duck Race entries are FREE. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

  • One free duck race ticket per cell phone number is allowed through the official online form. Participants may receive additional Duck Race tickets through designated activities and participating locations throughout the festival. 

  • Tickets are available only while supplies last and may run out before the festival ends.

  • Each Duck Race ticket contains a unique number corresponding to a numbered rubber duck entered in the race.

  • Tickets have no cash value and may not be sold or exchanged for cash.

  • Participants are responsible for keeping their duck number email or physical ticket provided during the festival. 

The Race

  • The Rubber Duck Race will take place on October 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM at The Harbor in Rockwall, Texas.

  • Numbered rubber ducks will be released into the designated race area. The first three ducks to cross the official finish line, as determined by event officials, will be the First, Second, and Third Place winners.

  • Decisions made by event officials regarding the conduct and results of the race are final.

Prizes

Three prize packages will be awarded:

  • First Place – Texas Safari Adventure: Explore Together - A family getaway for four featuring a two-night stay, dining with giraffes, a private Sherp ride, and more.

  • Second Place – The Great Backyard: Gather Together - A family backyard package featuring a fire pit, five Adirondack chairs, s'mores supplies, backyard games, a foldable wagon, and more.

  • Third Place – Ultimate Family Fun Day: Play Together - A Rockwall family experience for four featuring mini golf, laser tag, go-karts or KidZone, bowling, arcade credits, a restaurant gift card, and more.

  • Each First, Second, and Third Place prize package may also include a limited number of free entries into the Driving for Good Jeep Sweepstakes. More information about the Driving For Good Sweepstakes can be found by visiting www.drivingforgood.org. 

Claiming a Prize

  • Winners do not have to be present at the Duck Race to win.

  • Prizes have no cash alternative and may not be exchanged for cash.

  • Participants should keep their physical Duck Race ticket or email until all winning numbers have been announced and prizes have been claimed.

  • The winner will be asked to provide identification and matching contact information before receiving a prize. This may include emailed duck number or physical ticket. 

  • BGCNETX and Grace Clinic will maintain records of distributed ticket numbers; however, participants are responsible for retaining their tickets.

  • Winners will have 30 days following the race to claim their prize. Any prize not claimed within that period may be forfeited.

  • Prize delivery or pickup will be coordinated with each winner. BGCNETX and Grace Clinic will provide delivery within 50 miles of Rockwall, Texas. Winners outside that area will be responsible for arranging and paying for pickup, delivery, or shipping.

Eligibility

  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older to claim a prize.

  • The following individuals are not eligible to win:

Employees of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas (and their immediate family). 

Employees of Rockwall Grace Clinic (and their immediate family). 

Members of the BGCNETX Board of Directors (and their immediate family). 

Members of the Rockwall Grace Clinic Board of Directors (and their immediate family). 

  • If an ineligible person's ticket is selected, that entry will be disqualified and the next eligible duck will be declared the winner.

General Rules

  • By participating, entrants agree to abide by these rules and the decisions of BGCNETX and Grace Clinic regarding the administration of the Duck Race.

  • BGCNETX and Grace Clinic reserve the right to modify, postpone, suspend, or cancel the Duck Race if weather, safety concerns, technical issues, or other circumstances make it necessary.

  • Prizes are awarded as provided by event sponsors and partners. BGCNETX and Grace Clinic make no warranties regarding prizes and are not responsible for costs associated with accepting or using a prize unless specifically stated.

  • By accepting a prize, winners grant BGCNETX and Rockwall Grace Clinic permission to use their name and/or photograph for reasonable promotional purposes related to the event, unless prohibited by law.

  • By participating in this giveaway, entrants agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the main sponsors, co-sponsors, organizing partners, nonprofit organizations, and all associated entities from any liability or claims. This includes, but is not limited to, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas, Rockwall Grace Center For Family & Community Development, The City of Rockwall and Group 1 CJDR of Rockwall. 

  • The Rubber Duck Race is separate from the Driving for Good Jeep Sweepstakes. Receiving or winning a Duck Race entry does not constitute an entry into Driving for Good unless Driving for Good entries are specifically included as part of a prize.