Quack to School Duck Race

Thursday, August 20

Kick off the school year in the most WaTiki® way possible – with a splash, a cheer, and a whole flock of racing rubber ducks! Join us for our Quack to School Duck Race during Last Splash Before Class week.

On Race Day (August 20), Guests inside the waterpark can pick up four (4) ducks at no charge at the Duck Race table and register them for entry! Then it’s time to cheer on your ducks as they race toward the finish line.

The Duck Race is designed to celebrate our local community by supporting Black Hills Schools, keeping the fun – and the positive impact – right here at home. Bring your school spirit, grab your ducks, and get ready for a family-favorite tradition.

Race Day Details

Duck Race check-in & duck pick-up: inside the waterpark at the Duck Race table
Race begins at 10:50AM inside the waterpark
Winners will be announced at approximately 11AM
Guests must be present at the time winners are announced for a school to be eligible to receive the prize

How it Works

Visit WaTiki® on Race Day (August 20)
Stop by the Duck Race table inside the waterpark
Receive four (4) ducks at no charge and register them for the race
Head to the designated race area before 10:50AM
Watch them splash their way to victory!

Prizes

First: $500 Toward a Black Hills School of Your Choice
Second: $250 Toward a Black Hills School of Your Choice
Third: WaTiki® Branded Backpack Filled with School Supplies

*All prize funds are awarded to Black Hills schools only.

Who Can Receive the Funds?

To ensure the race directly supports our local community, only officially recognized Black Hills schools are eligible to receive prize funds. You pick the school – public, private, or alternative – as long as it is located within the Black Hills region.

NEW! Optional Duck Race Room Package Add-On | $30

Includes:

WaTiki® Branded Lunch Bag
Eight (8) Ducks for Family Fun & Keepsakes
*If you don’t purchase the package online, you can simply add it at check-in.
Ducks for Duck Race entry are distributed & registered at the Duck Race table inside the waterpark on August 20.

*No purchase or hotel stay required to participate. On August 20, 2026, rubber ducks will be available at no charge and may be registered at the Duck Race table inside WaTiki® Waterpark, while supplies last. Limit four (4) ducks/entries per person or household for the race. Ducks must be registered during the posted registration window on Race Day to be eligible. Race begins at 10:50AM; winners announced at approximately 11AM. Participant must be present at time of winner announcement and must designate an eligible Black Hills school to receive any prize. By attending this event, you agree to the use of your image in photos and videos for future promotional materials.

Prizes: Prize funds are awarded directly to eligible Black Hills schools only; no cash is awarded to participants. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries. Optional Duck Race Package is a souvenir bundle and does not increase odds of winning or entries in the race.

Sponsor: WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort (Liv Hospitality). Void where prohibited. Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the event for safety, operational, or integrity reasons. Management reserves all rights.