Adoptions Open For Naperville's 2026 Riverwalk Duck Race

NAPERVILLE, IL — Adoptions have opened for Naperville's 2026 Riverwalk Duck Race. The race brings up to 2,026 rubber ducks to the DuPage River on June 5 to benefit the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation.

Residents can adopt a duck online to root for in the race. Funds from your duck "adoption" will be donated to the Riverwalk Foundation.

When it comes to duck racing in Naperville, the competition can get pretty serious. Donors can adopt a single duck and rally for it or invest in a team of rubbery racers.

Here's the pricing:

• One duck: $10 bucks
• Three ducks: $25
• 15 ducks: $100

The grand prize is $1,981, to commemorate the year the Riverwalk was dedicated. Second place winners get a $300 gift card redeemable at downtown Naperville businesses, and third place winners get a $150 gift card.

Duck adoption will be available through June 4.