2027 MD24-L Lions Duck Race — Virtual Online Duck Race

2027 MD24-L Virtual Duck Race

Virginia Lions Clubs 2027 Virtual Duck Race — District MD24-L

Choose Your Club • Adopt Your Ducks • Help Lions Change Lives!

Be One Of The First!

See how many ducks each Virginia District has in the 2027 race right now.

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Adopt Your Ducks and Help MD24-L Move Ahead!

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Choose Your Club

Choose your club, then select how many ducks you would like to adopt. Scroll down for frequently asked questions and prize information.

Select Your Club Member Number (Optional)

Not a MD24 Member

Select an Adoption Package

Every adopted duck supports Lions Clubs International Foundation.

You will be taken to a secure checkout page.

LCIF donation credit will be accrued at the Club and District level.
Funding for the Grand Prize MJF Award will be fairly shared across the districts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How the Virtual Duck Race Works

Each of Virginia’s three Districts runs its own virtual race.
Ducks race through a fun animated river online.
The top 15 ducks from each District advance to the Championship Race.
One lucky duck wins the Grand Prize at the Championship Race.

What to Expect on Race Day

Ducks dodging rocks
Racing through rapids
Going over waterfalls
Getting tangled in the brush
Plenty of fun

Prizes

Two Chances to Make a Difference!

Win a $500 Community Impact Grant in your District race, or advance to the Championship for a chance to direct a Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Championship Grand Prize

Melvin Jones Fellowship — Service Recognition

Awarded to the 1st Place winner of the Virginia Lions Championship Race. The top 15 ducks from each of the three District races advance to the Championship.

The winning entrant can choose how this distinguished LCIF recognition makes a difference:

Accept the RecognitionReceive the Melvin Jones Fellowship yourself. Non-Lions may also be recognized.
Honor Someone SpecialDesignate another deserving person, such as a Lion, volunteer, friend, or family member, to receive the recognition.
Support Your Lions ClubDirect the Fellowship credits to your Lions Club for future recognition, subject to LCIF and District procedures.

Win the Championship. Honor Someone Special. Make a Lasting Impact!

Sponsored jointly by Virginia’s three Lions Districts: MD24-C, MD24-I, and MD24-L. Recognition and credit transfers are coordinated through LCIF and the participating Districts.

District 24-L — 1st Place Prize

$500 Community Impact Grant

Your winning duck could make a $500 difference in your community!

Choose a Lions ClubThe District winner may nominate a Lions Club to receive a $500 LCIF Community Impact Grant.

Suggest a Community ProjectShare an idea for how the grant could help. The selected club determines an eligible use, considering the winner’s suggestion.

Examples of community impact:

Humanitarian Projects: Help neighbors and address community needs.
Health and Wellness: Support vision care, screenings, or wellness initiatives.
Community Partnerships: Bring Lions and local organizations together to serve.

Win the Race. Choose a Club. Make a Difference!

Grant award and use are subject to LCIF eligibility requirements and approval. The grant is for the Lions Club’s eligible service project; no cash prize goes directly to the winner.

Race Date

Saturday, May 29, 2027
Cheer on your ducks in person at the Virginia State Convention—or from anywhere online. Winners do not need to be present.

Race Sponsors

Become a Race Sponsor
Receive recognition on this page, across social media, in newsletters, at club meetings, and alongside the ducks in the race video. For details, click here.