Old Bill’s Fun Run kicks off Aug. 15 with rubber ducky race

JACKSON, Wyo. — Support native nonprofits — and have some enjoyable on the similar time.

It’s that point of 12 months once more: Old Bill’s Fun Run is again for its twenty ninth 12 months, and the 2025 Giving Season formally kicks off Friday, August 15 with a group Launch Party and Rubber Ducky Regatta at Russ Garaman Park from 9:30 to 11 a.m. 

Expect 200+ rubber geese (every repping an area nonprofit) racing down Flat Creek, cheered on by the group and safely dropped at shore by the Teton County Search & Rescue Swiftwater staff. The profitable geese will snag bonus grants for his or her organizations — costumes, children and nonprofit spirit are inspired. It’s free and open to all. 

How Old Bill’s works

Donations made via Old Bill’s between August 15 and September 12 go additional because of matching funds from Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill, CoChallengers, and Friends of the Match. In 2024 the group raised an unbelievable $23.4 million for native nonprofits. 

Whether donating $25 or $25,000, all presents assist help the causes the group cares about—from housing and psychological well being to schooling, conservation, the humanities and extra. One in three Teton County households provides via Old Bill’s. Ready to hitch them? Participants can go to oldbills.org, choose their favourite nonprofits and make one simple tax-deductible present.

Donating isn’t the one solution to take part

There are plenty of methods to take part in Old Bill’s. Cheer on favourite nonprofits. Volunteer. Come to the occasions. Celebrate the spirit of group nonetheless doable.  

Don’t miss Run Day – Saturday, September 6

Lace up these footwear and meet up on the Jackson Elementary School fields! Participation is free and open to all — register now at oldbills.org. Here’s what to anticipate: 

• 8:50 a.m. – NEW! Timed Adaptive 5K and 10K races
• 9:00 a.m. – 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk
• 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Nonprofit Village with 100+ cubicles, free snacks, music, children’ actions & the well-known Diaper Derby
• Free Old Bill’s T-shirts obtainable on the Community Foundation (245 E Simpson Ave) beginning August 15 whereas they final

Skip the parking headache — stroll, bike or hop on START Bus if doable. 

Why it issues

Since 1997, Old Bill’s has raised over $280 million for native nonprofits doing important work in Teton County. Every greenback makes a distinction. Learn extra at oldbills.org.