The Kids Duck Dash presented by OCCU, continues to grow! Over 1,500 enthusiastic ducklings were on the starting line last year. It is definitely one of our favorite parts of race weekend. As organizers of the event, we love to see all of those kids experiencing the thrill of a race, possibly for the first time. We are looking forward to growing this event to give as many kids as possible a chance to experience the fun. If you would like to see your school involved this year, please email us. We can work with schools directly to coordinate scholarships, easy registration and more.

Race Day: April 26, 2025

Start Time: 9:30 a.m.

Distance: Approximately 1 kilometer

Age: Must be between 2-12 years old on race day. Runners age 6-and-under are required to have a chaperone run with them on the course. Runners ages 7-and-up can also have a chaperone. 1 adult per child allowed on course and you only register the child.

Packet Pick-Up: Pick-up race packets at the Health and Wellness Expo on Friday or in person on the soccer field west of Hayward Field on Saturday morning. Find more information here.

What’s Included: Nike Running Shirt, DuckDash Finisher Medal, water bottle, reusable goodie bag with refueling food, free pancake breakfast, incredible course and unbeatable atmosphere!

During registration, families can choose the cost they can pay based on their personal financial situation. The Eugene Marathon does not want financial burden to be an obstacle for any child to participate; through our partnership with OCCU, we are able to offer families in need a discounted or free entry to the race. We ask families who can afford the entry fee to pay it, as the fees help us be able to provide free entry to others in need. You’ll be able to select the race entry fee you are able to pay during registration ($20, $10, or $0).

Kids Duck Dash presented by occu Benefits Casa

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused and neglected children in Lane County. Every day, judges decide the futures of foster children in a court system that is too overburdened to focus adequately on the needs of each child. CASA trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for these children and help to move them as quickly as possible into safe, permanent homes. Learn more about the great work they are doing!

The Eugene Marathon and OCCU Foundation have teamed up to offer special capes available for purchase for $5 during registration (or at the expo). Sales from these capes benefit CASA, and all the important work they do! Your Duck can proudly wear their cape on Race Day!