SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
HERRICK LAKE, WHEATON, IL
8:00 AM CHECK IN | 9:00 AM START
Quack, quack! We are back!
Come join the fun at our third annual Ducky Dash 5K! This exciting rubber ducky race supports the neurofibromatosis community, and we’d love to have you there! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, every bit of support counts.
Wear your best ducky costume for a chance to snag the best costume award—let's get creative!
Did you know neurofibromatosis (NF) affects one in every 2,500 births? It’s one of the most common rare genetic disorders, and many folks still don’t know about it. The NF Network is dedicated to helping families and raising awareness. Your support helps keep this important work going. So come on out, have some fun, and be part of something special! We can’t wait to see you there!
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Benefitting:
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Adult 5K Run/Walk (15 & over) Spots remaining: 149
Price changes in 3 months 1 day-
Race to find treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF).
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Register for Adult 5K Run/Walk (15 & over)$34.09
Friends and Flock Pricing
Now registering Jul 31 – Dec 29 -
$39.44
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 30 – Apr 17 -
$44.79
Regular Pricing
Apr 18 – May 15 -
$44.79
Walk up
May 15 – 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! Please note that we are unable to send T-shirts for this option. But, we will send you lot's of love for supporting our charity!
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Register for Virtual Duck$12.69
Per Team member
Jul 31 - May 16
Youth 5K Run/Walk (14 & under) Spots remaining: 50
Race to find treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF).
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Register for Youth 5K Run/Walk (14 & under)$23.39Jul 31 - May 16
Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up
Friday, May 15
3:30 PM - 6:30 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
Use the Butterfield Road Entrance
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
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 births). 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.
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."
Watch a short video here about Neurofibromatosis!
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
Event schedule
- Fri, May 15, 2026 3:00 PM - Pre race day packet pick up at Dick Pond: 3-7 PM
- Sat, May 16, 2026 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration Opens
- Sat, May 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Debbie Rinella
- Phone
- 773-484-0217
- Website
- Visit website
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