Saturday, May 17, 2025
8:00 AM check in | 9:00 AM start
4 loops around beautiful
Herrick Lake!
(Butterfield Road Entrance)
Wheaton, IL
What is "Ducky Dash"?
Get ready to join the second annual Ducky Dash 5K and show your support for the neurofibromatosis community! On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at 9:00 am (with check-in starting at 8 am), head to Herrick Lake in Wheaton, IL for a fantastic "rubber ducky race-themed" event. Even if you're not running, come out to cheer on the participants and consider "adopting" a "duck" (runner) for a chance to win a prize. By participating, you'll be contributing to creating hope for individuals living with neurofibromatosis. All runners and walkers will receive race/walk swag, a medal, Race T, and finish line treats. Dress up in your best ducky gear for a chance to win the best costume award! With timeding by Race Time and announcements and DJ by Rick Sandusky, the Ducky Dash promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Thank you to last year's sponsors:
Benefitting:
Registration fees
Adult 5K Run/Walk (15 & over)
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
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$30.00
Friends and Flock Pricing
Now registering Aug 1 – Dec 31 -
$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan 1 – Apr 19 -
$40.00
Regular Pricing
Apr 20 – May 16 -
$45.00
Day of Pricing
May 17 – May 16
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Virtual Duck
Be a virtual racer! Run or walk in your own city at the time of your choosing and help raise funds for neurofibromatosis!
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$25.00
Per Team member
Aug 1 - May 16
Youth 5K Run/Walk (14 & under)
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$15.00Aug 1 - May 16
Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up
Friday, May 16
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dick Pond Athletics
26W515 St Charles Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:00 AM
5K Race Start
9:00 AM
Course will start and finish by the East Shelter at Herrick Lake (enter off of Butterfield Road). 5K Course is 4 loops around the lake
Our Mission
“Is to find treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis by promoting scientific research, improving clinical care, providing outreach through education and awareness, while offering hope and support to those affected by NF."
What is neurofibromatosis (NF)?
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time. This progressive disorder affects all races, all ethnic groups and both sexes equally. NF is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States (one in every 2,500 to 3,000 births). The neurofibromatoses affects more than 120,000 Americans.
NF is an autosomal dominant genetic condition; it is not contagious. Approximately 50% of those affected with Neurofibromatosis have a prior family history of NF. The other 50% of cases are the result of spontaneous genetic mutation. If an individual does not have NF, s/he can not pass it on to his/her children.
Here are some step by step instructions:
How do I set up my personal pledge page?
To set up your pledge page just follow the steps below:
1. Go to the event registration page on Race Roster
2. Click Sign In on the top right hand corner
3. Once you sign in, click Menu on the top right hand corner
4. A menu will appear, scroll down and click Share fundraising page and you will land on your pledge page for this specific event
5. To the right click EDIT PAGE and make any necessary adjustments to your pledge goal, adding text, and adding an image to your page
6. Click SAVE UPDATED FUNDRAISING INFORMATION once updates have been completed
How do I share my pledge page?
Now that you have created and customized your pledge page, let's share it! (If you haven't customized your pledge page, click here)
There are easy 2 ways to share your pledge page:
Easy way no. 1:
- Go to the Race Roster registration page (find the event by clicking here)
- Once you are on the event page, click Pledge Participant
- Search for your pledge page by entering your first name OR last name OR email address in the search bar provided and hit the search icon
- Once you find your name click the PLEDGE button to the right
- On your personal pledge page, you will see 3 buttons that you can click to share on different mediums
- Click your preferred sharing method and share away!
Easy way no. 2:
- Sign in to your Race Roster account (need help? just click here for instructions to sign into your account)
- Make your way to the Participant Dashboard and your event registration
- Scroll all the way down to the section Ask For Pledges
- Along the bottom of that section you will see 3 buttons: Share via Twitter, Share via Facebook, Share via Email
- Click your preferred way of sharing and follow the prompts
- You will need to click Tweet, Post, or Send (depending on your method of sharing) to finalize the share
Thank You to our sponsors!
If you are interested in being a 2025 sponsor, please reach out to Debbie at drinella@nfnetwork.org
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Thank you to our 2024 in-kind sponsors!
Thank you to race announcer Rick Sandusky Thank you to these companies for your in-kind donations!
Event schedule
- Fri, May 16, 2025 2:00 PM - Pre race day packet pick up at Dick Pond: 2P-6P
- Sat, May 17, 2025 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration Opens
- Sat, May 17, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Debbie Rinella
- nfstrong@nfnetwork.org
- Phone
- 773-484-0217
- Website
- Visit website
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