Nonprofit Race
In addition to the Ducky Derby and Street Fair, a Virtual Ducky Race featuring Duckies swimming for local non-profits will be held in the weeks leading up to Ducky Derby Day on June 9th.
Every on-line Ducky Derby ticket purchased between now and the close of online sales earns the opportunity to "Cheer" for a non-profit Ducky.
The non-profit Ducky with the most cheers by close of online sales will receive an additional $1000 for their non-profit. The Ducky Leaderboard will be updated regularly both here and on the Rotary Club of Castle Rock’s Facebook Page.
Updated Race Results as of: April 20th, 2024
Wellspring Wally is racing for Wellspring Community and is excited to represent the Wellspring STARS (Specially Talented Adults Raising Standards).
Wally has been spending time out in the community with our STARS meeting lots of new people in Castle Rock. Wally and the Wellspring STARS know that anything is possible, even winning the Ducky Derby, when you put the right amount of joy and dancing into your day!
Our STARS show us what special abilities they have and remind us that the only limits we have are those we put on ourselves. The Wellspring STARS and Wellspring Wally are excited for this year’s race and will see you at the finish line! Learn more about Wellspring here.
Duckleberry Finn is racing for Douglas County Libraries Foundation, to inspire a love of reading, discovery and connection! Duck Finn and the DCL Foundation support the incredible work of Douglas County Libraries, granting Camp DCL scholarships for kids, helping adults obtain their GEDs, introducing new parents and their babies to the library’s early literacy services, supporting summer reading and literature-inspired events for all ages, delivering free books to Douglas County kids ages 0-5 in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, supporting adult learning and literacy, and planting roots for the future through its endowment fund.
The Douglas County Libraries Foundation delivers funding and resources to help sustain Douglas County Libraries and positively impact our community members so they can grow and thrive.
Doug is racing for the Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC). He loves to train on guided hikes led by the DLC on the over 22,500 acres of open space in Douglas, Elbert and Jefferson County that is permanently preserved by conservation easements managed by the DLC. He also likes to get involved with the educational programs that are supported by funds from the Castle Rock Rotary Foundation.
Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) is a nonpolitical, nonprofit land trust dedicated to the protection and conservation of the natural character, habitats, ecosystems, and open space of Douglas County and other areas along the Front Range region of Colorado.
Seniorita is racing for all the seniors at the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center (CRSAC) as well as in Douglas County, those “lucky ducks.” She trains by delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors, as well as shuttling seniors around town to medical appointments and, to her favorite, shopping. Seniorita also helps with the many classes and programs offered at the Center including Sports, Game Time and Wellness Programs.
The Drama Group is her favorite as she is always quacking everyone up and has a bit of Drama Queen in her. She loves traveling with the many trips offered including Casino Trips, Bucket List Trips & Mystery Trips. She definitely keeps all the ducks in a row.
Quacks McParktrails, the ducky derby racer, embodies the Castle Rock community’s spirit, sponsored by the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation for the Rotary Club’s annual Ducky Derby. This duck symbolizes the town’s commitment to enhancing local parks and trails, contributing to Castle Rock’s lively atmosphere. The foundation leads projects like the Fit Ground, Legacy Trail, and the inclusive Possibilities Playground, which was built in 2022, featuring accessible amenities for children of all abilities.
The Ducky Derby’s proceeds fund community projects, with Quacks’ race symbolizing Castle Rock’s collective efforts to support and uplift its residents. As Quacks competes, each stroke in the water is a stroke for community improvement, making it a beloved figure for supporters along the banks. 🦆💦