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2021 Duck Race Kicks Off at Mid Oregon

2021 Duck Race Kicks Off at Mid Oregon

Mid Oregon Credit Union is excited to continue support for the 2021 Duck Race. This year marks the 32nd consecutive year for the Great Drake Park Duck Race, which raises funds for local non-profits.

Duck Race tickets on sale

You can lend your support! Purchase a $5 Duck Race raffle ticket at www.theduckrace.com/shop. With your purchase, you have a chance to win over $13k in cash, prizes, and gift cards.

Promotion of Duck Race ticket sales will continue through the summer. You can find info at First Community, Mid Oregon, OnPoint, and SELCO credit union branches. Also, look for local Rotarians, duck mascot, and the duck race van out in the community raising awareness!

Virtual fundraiser for 2021

Similar to last year’s online fundraiser, the 2021 Duck Race will be virtual. A random drawing on September 12th will determine the 2021 winners. Event organizers hope to return to a live river race in 2022.

Support local non-profits

The Duck Race benefits the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, J Bar J Youth Services, KIDS Center, and Mountain Star.

The Great Drake Duck Race is presented by local Rotary clubs and sponsored by Credit Unions Working Together. Prize sponsors include Hoodoo Ski Area, Saxon’s Fine Jewelers, Miller Lumber, Cascade Insurance Center, Webfoot Painting, Zivney Financial Group, Bend Heating & Sheet Metal, The Pennbrook Company, Century Insurance, PacificSource Health Plans, and RBC Wealth Management. Media sponsors include the Bend Radio Group, The Bulletin, Cascades Business News, Central Oregon Daily, Combined Communications, 105.7 KQAK, and News Channel 21. Carlson Sign, Smartz, and Xpress Printing are providing in-kind support.

Since 1989, the Duck Race has raised over $1 million for Central Oregon charities. Buy a Duck! Change a Life!

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