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Rubber duck competition

05/09/2026, 10:00 am

Dates

Important information

Rules

1. The ducks may only be touched by the assistants
2. The ducks may only be observed in the three designated zones
3. Running alongside the Irfig and crossing the meadows is prohibited

Refreshments

Treat yourself to a cool drink at the racetrack at the Hotel Des Alpes or
enjoy a grilled sausage, cool drinks, and much more in the finish area at the Restaurant Schweizerhof.

The guild cooks will whip up a fine risotto for a good cause.

For a good cause

All proceeds from the race will be donated 100%.
Also donate in the finish area for a good cause.

IMPORTANT: We recommend following the race on foot or by bicycle.

Have fun!

Programm

Start at the Waldhotel Doldenhorn

- First start at 10:00 AM (time according to racing license)

- Second start at 11:00 AM (time according to racing license)

- Final approximately at 1:00 PM

Finish at the Restaurant Schweizerhof with festival economy

Race Schedule

- Mass start of the ducks in front of the Waldhotel Doldenhorn

- The best 50 ducks per heat qualify for the final

- Award ceremony after the final at the Restaurant Schweizerhof approximately at 2:30 PM

The race can be followed via livestream at the Restaurant Schweizerhof.

Price

A duck can be rented for a Duck Tax of CHF 10.00 at the Tourist Center Kandersteg.