From the South Mountain YMCA:
Hundreds of locals line the banks each year for one of Maplewood & South Orange’s most beloved Memorial Day traditions, and your business can be right at the center of the action. At the annual Memorial Day Duck Race, you’ll get high-visibility exposure and help make a real impact.
Every dollar raised supports financial assistance for kids and families in our community. You’re sponsoring an event that creates opportunities and opens doors.
Sponsor Opportunities:
Presenting Event Sponsor $5,000 – Exclusive banner on bridge & Name recognition on all race tickets
Platinum $1500 (6 available) – Heat Naming Rights
Gold $500: Premier Sponsorship Banner
Silver $250: In-River Signage
Bronze $125: Sandwich Board Signage
Each year, one local nonprofit will receive 20% of proceeds (up to $5,000) through the Ellie & Charlie Gianni Community Impact Grant. Last year’s recipient: Together We Bloom
Jump in now: givebutter.com/duckrace2026
Deadline: Friday, May 1
Want to go further? Apply for the Community Impact Grant:
www.metroymcas.org/south-mountain-ymca/duck-race
Questions? Reach out our Executive Director James Goodger at [email protected].
