We are back for year 2 of Blue Ducky 5k Waddle!

The Blue Ducky 5k Waddle is held in remembrance of Stephany Nicolosi, an amazing woman who helped save the lives of 8 people through organ, eye, and tissue donation. She fought for life every day and outlived the odds. The Blue Ducky comes from Stephany’s love of the color blue and her love of rubber duckies. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Chris Klug Foundation, a nonprofit organization that educates on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

LOCATION AND COURSE DESCRIPTION

At Tickfaw State park, you can go night hiking or listen to the swamp nightlife from the porch of your vacation cabin. Check at the Nature Center for scheduled programs. While there, view the 800-gallon aquarium stocked with fish found in the Tickfaw River. There are also displays featuring the animals, history and culture of the area and of Louisiana.

Strolling through four ecosystems on over a mile of boardwalks through Tickfaw State Park, visitors can experience the sights and sounds of a cypress/tupelo swamp, a bottomland hardwood forest, a mixed pine/hardwood forest and the Tickfaw River.
Course will be on main entrance road where you will run on side of road/grass area 1.55 miles out and back. You will get to run pass the water area where you can enjoy a cool down. You finish right around the River Trail head. Bathroom are right next to the start/finish.

RACE DAY AND START TIME

Check-in will the be the morning of May 17, 2025 from 6:30am - 7:45am. Check-in will be at Blue Tent by bathroom around River Trail Parking is available throughout the park. The race will start at 8:00am on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The course will close at 10:00am, or after the final participant crosses the finish line, which ever is first.

FEES

Race entry is $45 and covers the cost of entry to the race and swag items (see below). A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Chris Klug Foundation.

SWAG AND AWARDS

All participants will receive a shirt and sunglasses.. Fruit Salad and Breakfast Sandwich. Awards will be given to the top male and female runners after the final participant completes the course. All participants are encouraged to stay until the final runner completes the course.

SAFETY RULES

Strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course. Closed ear headphones are discouraged for safety purposes; open ear headphones are welcome.

REFUNDS / INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event that unforeseen circumstances (wildlife, local or state COVID restrictions, weather, flooding, etc.), refunds will not be issued. In the event of inclement weather, start times may be adjusted. Flooding or storms with lightning will affect race start time. Any changes will be communicated via your UltraSignup email.

Virtual 5K

New For 2025 we opening up a Virtual 5K!!! Anywhere you are at you now can run with us. Virtual Date will be 05/24/25-05/31/25.

Event's current local time: 7:48 PM CT