One of the most popular races is The Manchester Duck Race held at Spinningfields on the River Irwell in Manchester which raises funds on behalf of the children's charity Brainwave each Good Friday. The 6th Annual Race will take place on Friday 3rd April 2015. This race sees over 10,000 people attending to watch many thousands of ducks participate in corporate and individual duck races. The event attracts considerable press and media attention, corporate sponsorship and transforms the commercial heart of Spinningfields into a great family day out.