Annual Duck Race

The Armed Services YMCA of Missouri hosts an Annual Duck Race, a “Fun” Raiser to support the Armed Services YMCA. We are looking forward to the ducks strutting their stuff and go for ‘Best Dressed’. Then speed their way down the Roubidoux to be crowned the ‘Speediest Duck’.

2024 Duck Race

July 27, 2025
Waynesville City Park

10:30 am: Ducks due for Best Dressed Judging
11:30 am: First Heat of Duck Races
12:30 pm: Championship Race & Consolation Race

• Race and Heat Winners will receive ribbons.
• 10 ribbons will be awarded to the “Best Dressed” ducks.
• The “Peoples Choice Award” is awarded to the duck with the most votes.

Entry fee is $100.00

Every dollar raised is put back into the soldiers and families at Fort Leonard Wood. We provide low to no cost preschool programs, sports, summer camps and other opportunities for military families.