Ducky Dash
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Ducky Dash : event overview
Ducky Dash is a 5K run/walk set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton, Illinois. The event benefits the NF Network, a nonprofit focused on finding treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis by promoting research, improving clinical care, and providing education and support. Sponsors listed for the event include Alexion, Springworks, and Dick Pond Athletics.
Pre-race packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Dick Pond Athletics (26W515 St Charles Rd, Carol Stream, IL). Race day packet pick-up and registration are also available on the day of the event.
Course, registration, and options
The 5K course starts and finishes by the East Shelter at Herrick Lake, accessed via the Butterfield Road entrance. The course consists of four loops around the lake.
Registration is available in multiple categories, including an adult 5K and a youth 5K. A virtual participant option is offered; the virtual option does not include mailed T-shirts. Registration fees vary by category and by registration period. The event lists remaining spots for some categories. Fundraising pages and team participation are supported through the event platform. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.