MACON, Ga. — People from all over came out to Amerson River Park for a chance to be a “lucky duck.”
Interested participants were offered a chance to bet on a variety of rubber ducks for a chance to win money in the fourth annual Great Ocmulgee River Duck Race.
The race benefitted The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia Triple Play Program and the participating kids, ranging from 5 to 18 years old.
Those interested in participating could buy a variety of ducks. One yellow rubber duck cost $10, but there were deals in place where you could buy six yellow ducks — a “quack pack” — for $50 or 12 yellow ducks — a “ducky dozen” — for $100. Participants could also buy a pink duck for $100.
Ducks were released into the Ocmulgee River and, whoevers duck crossed the finish line first received $5,000, unless it was a pink duck. The pink duck, as long as it came in first, would double the prize pool to $10,000. It did not double anyone’s money total if it placed less than first.
The second place winner won $1,000, the third place winner won $500 and the last place finisher won $1,000.
Over 80 people attended the event, but only one winner was from Macon. Together, they bought $2,000 worth of ducks and entered them into the race.
It ran from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
13WMAZ+
Get more news and information from 13WMAZ by downloading our 13WMAZ+ app on our Roku and Amazon Fire Stick devices.
This allows you to watch more 13WMAZ on-demand and access your favorite 13WMAZ shows like Central Georgia Focus and our Weather Impact Alert Explainer Special.