Duck Diabetes

Rubber and Human Duck Race

September 19, 2026
12-4pm

Make a splash at BC’s second annual Duck Diabetes, rubber and human duck race! We’re unleashing a flock of fearless ducks into the Battle Creek River, all to raise funds for our sweet friends living with diabetes. This isn’t just a race! Gather your whole flock and waddle down for games, food, music and more.

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GET INVOLVED

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Rubber ducks

Adopt a Duck

Rubber ducks will be dropped off the Michigan Ave bridge and race to the Old Jackson St. Bridge across from Handmap Brewing. Prizes will be awarded for the first three ducks to cross the finish line. Need not be present to win.

Buy a fun floatation device and race down the river from W.K. Kellogg House to Handmap Brewing. Prizes will be awarded to the first three inflatables to cross the finish line.

Sponsorships

Sponsors & Vendors

Make a splash in the community! Gain recognition and help sponsor Duck Diabetes 2026.

Be a part of the quacktion! Sign-up here to volunteer at Duck Diabetes 2026.

Rubber ducks will be dropped off the Michigan Ave bridge and race to the Old Jackson St. Bridge across from Handmap Brewing. Prizes will be awarded for the first three ducks to cross the finish line. Need not be present to win.

Purchase a Float

Purchase a Float

Buy a fun floatation device and race down the river from W.K. Kellogg House to Handmap Brewing. Prizes will be awarded to the first three inflatables to cross the finish line.

Make a splash in the community! Gain recognition and help sponsor Duck Diabetes 2026.

Volunteers

Volunteers

Be a part of the quacktion! Sign-up here to volunteer at Duck Diabetes 2026.

The Quackstory

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With diabetes-related deaths among the highest in the state of Michigan, Calhoun County needs every duck in the race to make waves for greater access to diabetes care. 

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Thank You to Last Year’s Sponsors!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for this year’s Duck Diabetes. All funds raised will be used to support our sweet friends living with diabetes. Whether you are a longtime supporter or new to the cause, your sponsorship helps make a real difference.

Funds raised from this event will be donated to Oaklawn Medical Group to help fund care for local people living with diabetes.

DAISY DUCK SPONSOR:

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DONALD DUCK SPONSORS:

The Munsch Family

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DAFFY DUCK SPONSORS:

FreeStyle Libre
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SCROOGE MCDUCK SPONSORS:

Abby Olsen Consulting, LLC

GNS Medical Supply

Thornton Mellon

Tamm Family Dentistry

Wild N’ Blooming Bouquets

Henkel Auto Group

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