Ducky Dash
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Event details
Ducky Dash is a 5K Run/Walk event scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road, Wheaton, Illinois. The event is presented as the third annual Ducky Dash and includes in-person and virtual participation options. Sponsors listed include Alexion, Springworks, and Dick Pond.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk - Adult (15 and over)
- 5K Run/Walk - Youth (14 and under)
- Virtual Duck - run or walk in a participant's own location
Course and logistics
The in-person 5K course at Herrick Lake uses the Butterfield Road entrance. The course starts and finishes by the East Shelter and consists of four loops around the lake. Pre-race day packet pick up is available at Dick Pond Athletics, 26W515 St Charles Rd, Carol Stream, IL. Race day packet pick up and on-site registration are also available.
Registration and fundraising
Registration fees vary by category and registration period. Listed fees include adult entries ranging from about $34.09 to $44.79, youth entries at $23.39, and a virtual option at $12.69. The virtual option does not include a mailed T-shirt. The event supports fundraising for the NF Network; fundraising and team options are listed on the event page.
Beneficiary and purpose
The event benefits the NF Network and supports research, clinical care, education, and awareness for neurofibromatosis. The source material notes that NF affects about one in every 2,500 births. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
