Ducky Dash
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Ducky Dash - 5K Run/Walk
Ducky Dash is a themed 5K run/walk scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton, Illinois. The course consists of four loops around Herrick Lake with the start and finish located by the East Shelter accessed from Butterfield Road. Timing results are provided by Race Time, Inc.
The event supports the NF Network and fundraising efforts for neurofibromatosis research, clinical care, education, and family support. Materials on the event page note that neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that can cause tumors on nerves and affects roughly one in 2,500 births in the United States. Fundraising features include team pages and individual pledge pages; the event lists total funds raised and top fundraising teams and participants.
Registration categories include adult and youth 5K entries and a Virtual Duck option that allows participants to run or walk remotely; registration pricing varies by category and by date. Packet pick up is available the day before at Dick Pond Athletics and on race day at the preserve. The event includes a costume contest with a best costume award and lists several sponsors and partner organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
