Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Crystal Coast Duck Race benefit?
All proceeds from Crystal Coast Duck Race will benefit the Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity
How does it work?
Everyone who adopts a duck, whether online, in the mail, at a Duck Race booth or in a sponsoring business is entered into what we call E-Quack, a database that stores all of the information. Next to your name in E-Quack is the number of ducks you have adopted. The tag range is entered into E-Quack and all the numbers are shuffled up. Then, E-Quack automatically assigns the number of ducks you have adopted next to Tag Numbers. Thus, if you adopted 5 ducks, your name will be placed next to 5 different Tag Numbers.
How do my ducks get in the water?
Let’s Tag! A few days prior to The Crystal Coast Duck Race, volunteers will place numbered tags on the bottom of every duck that will be in the Duck Race - which is 5000 Ducks! The tags are waterproof labels beginning with a 7 digit number and ending with a 7 digit number.
For Example: 8580001-8590000
What is my tag number?
Tag numbers are automatically and randomly assigned by computer. We want to make sure that no duck has an unfair advantage and the race is not fixed, so to ensure the integrity of the race, tag numbers are never given out. Rest assured, however, that all the ducks you have adopted will be in the water.
What if you have 4,000 Adopted Ducks but you have 5,000 Tagged Ducks on Duck Race Day?
If all our ducks have not been adopted by race day, it means that a lucky adopter can still adopt up to an hour prior to the race. Their names will be placed at random into the mix, next to a number that does not already have a name by it. Anyone can adopt until an hour before the race begins, as long as the race is not sold out.
When and where is Crystal Coast Duck Race and what does it cost?
Crystal Coast Duck Race will take place on September 21st at Jacksonville Commons. A total of 5000 ducks will be launched at approximately 12:00pm. The first 3 ducks and the last duck through the finish line will win some amazing prizes.
How will I know if my duck wins?
Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption. You do not need to be present to win.
Are they real ducks or rubber ducks?
Rubber ducks, silly!
Who can adopt a duck?
Anyone! However, you must be at least 18 years old to adopt a duck.
Once I adopt a duck, do I get to keep it?
No. After you adopt your duck, Crystal Coast Duck Race team will work hard to train, coach, and make sure each one is ready for Duck Race day. After the race, all of the ducks will fly off to their next race somewhere in the US.
Do I need to be present to win?
No, the winner does not need to be present to win. We do hope you will join us for the festivities though!
Can I adopt ducks on race day?
If all our 5000 have not been adopted as of September 20th, 2024, the remaining ducks will be available for adoption on race day until one hour prior to the start of the race at an adoption booth set up during the Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity.
How do I contact someone at Crystal Coast Duck Race if I have questions that are not answered here?
Please contact us by emailing ebush.cchfh@gmail.com or calling (252)223-2111 ext 4