Duck Race: sponsor your duck and win great prizes

Have you ever seen thousands of ducks racing down a small river? No ? Then don't miss the 24th Duck Race in Luxembourg, scheduled for April 2025. The exact date has yet to be confirmed.

The Duck Race, charity event and fun

And what is the Duck Race? The Duck Race is first and foremost a great opportunity to enjoy the return of the warm weather. It's also an opportunity to take part in a fun and entertaining event, with family and friends. But above all, the Duck Race is a charity event, organized to help children in need.

So why don't you sponsor your duck so it can be on the starting line for the next Duck Race?

Traditionally, the start will take place on the forecourt ofNeimenster Abbey in the Grund.

During the event, regional catering and a host of entertainment await participants, turning this unique race into a real party, complete with DJ sets. 

From midday onwards, the Duck Race also offers a wide range of entertainment for children. Catering stands allow visitors to sample local specialities. The race starts at 3pm.

Thousands of ducks in the Alzette

The Duck Race is a duck race. But not just any ducks: plastic ducks! For the 2024 edition, over 16,000 ducks took to the start line.

How many ducks will be on the starting line in 2025, and who will be the winners of this funny race? 

Each participant buys one or more numbered tickets from the Duck Race website. They then sponsor one or more ducks (5 euros per duck).

The numbered ducks are then released with great fanfare into the Alzette. Spectators watch the thousands of plastic ducks race. The fastest ducks will win their sponsor one of the superb prizes up for grabs.

Duck Race proceeds go to charity

The Duck Race is very popular in Luxembourg. In addition to its fun and festive side, the race is also popular for its solidarity aspect.

In fact, all profits from the race go to charity . Every year, associations working for children share several tens of thousands of euros. They will be on hand to present their projects to help children.

For the 23rd edition in 2024, the following associations were honored: Passerell asbl, Stärekanner asbl, De Leederwon asbl and Fondation Wonschstär.

Helping children around the world is a good reason to come and compete! Want to take part? Simply visit the Duck Race Luxembourg website to buy a ticket and get your duck on the starting line.

The Duck Race 2023 will have raised 90,000 euros, 18,000 euros more than the previous year.

We're still waiting for the benefits of Duck Race 2024.

A race with prizes to be won and entertainment

What are the prizes for the winners? Numerous prizes are offered to race winners. Each year, a car rewards the lucky sponsor of the first duck to finish!

In 2024, the first prize was a Volkswagen T-Cross. Second prize was an outdoor kitchen. An electric bike, vouchers worth up to 2,500 euros and many other prizes reward the fastest ducks.

While the prizes on offer are a good incentive to come and take part in the Duck Race, the event is also very attractive for spectators. Admission is free. 

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