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26th Annual Duck Race Features Over 650 Ducks Seeking Victory This past Saturday, over 650 ducks (rubber ducks to be certain) raced from the Depot Street bridge to Walker Bridge as the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) conducted its 26th annual race down the Black River. According to the Head Duck, Sharon Bixby, the course was difficult for both the ducks and the Rotarians and friends helping them traverse the shallow and rocky waters of the river. Nonetheless, most of the ducks managed to cross the Walker Bridge finish line. The first ducks crossing the line rewarded their owners who had "rented" them with financial awards. They were: Duck #1 – awarded $200, owner, Anonymous Duck #2 – awarded $100, owner, Theresa Southworth Duck #3 – awarded $50, owner, Suzanne Theroux Corporate Duck winner – awarded "bragging rights", owner, The Book Nook And last (but not least) The last duck to make it across the finish line, awarded $25 and owned by Virginia Ward The proceeds from this year's race will go to the Mt. Holly Fire Department so they can purchase new hoses. Sharon Bixby, expressed her thanks to the various groups that assisted in the event, especially the businesses and those who purchased Duck tickets. While some of the river guidance staff are still trying to dry out their shoes, Sharon indicated that the LRC is busy planning next year's "river exercise"'. The first objective will be to identify an area non-profit group to benefit from the 2026 duck race. For information, contact Sharon at 802-228-8823. Pictured above are Ludlow Rotarians and members of the Mt Holly Fire Department as they assist the more than 650 ducks across the finish line in the Ludlow Rotary Club's 26th annual River Race at Walker Bridge. As is clearly evident, the river was running low causing the ducks to need guidance to the finish line.
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