The Great British Duck Race takes place on Sunday 31st August, on a 1km stretch of the River Thames near Hampton Court Palace.  2008 will see the existing record blown out of the water!

At 12.30pm on “DUCK DAY” a quarter of a million individually numbered plastic ducks will be dropped into Molesey Lock and then released into the Thames to begin the race at 1.30pm.  It is anticipated that the race will take two and a half hours to complete, with the natural current of the river carrying the ducks along the course.

It costs just £2 to adopt one of the ducks via www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk and be in with a chance of winning one of 30 fantastic prizes, including £10,000 for the first duck to cross the finish line.  Participants can also choose to make a donation to BPDWORLD, who is one of our registered benefiting charities.

The Duck Race is working in close partnership with the River Thames Alliance and the Environment Agency to ensure that every plastic duck is removed from the Thames on completion of the race and then recycled or reused.  Spectators and participants are welcome to attend the race, there will be entertainment, charity stands and refreshments being served along the course near Hampton Court.

To find out more about the Great British Duck Race, visit: www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk

Mike Scott, Organiser of the Great British Duck Race, said: “The Duck Race is a fantastic opportunity to have some fun, raise some serious money for a range of good causes and have the chance to win £10,000, as well as take part in a Guinness World Record attempt.  I believe that this event appeals to children and adults of all ages and would like to encourage as many charities, pupils, employees, friends and relatives to take part and spread the word.”

To Adopt a duck in support of BPDWORLD Click here