Making A Splash for a Cause that Matters

• Adam Floyd

The Great Ping Pong Race Returns to Splash Island

It’s back—and more exciting than ever! The 6th Annual Great Ping Pong Race returns to Splash Island Waterpark at Wild Adventures, and you can be a part of it by claiming your ping pong ball now and helping support one of the most impactful organizations in South Georgia: The Miracle League of Valdosta.

Whether you’re in it for the prizes or the heart behind the cause (or both!), here’s everything you need to know before race day.

What Is The Great Ping Pong Race?

It’s exactly what it sounds like—thousands of ping pong balls racing down a slide in Splash Island, all for a great cause! Each ball is numbered and tied to a donation made to the Miracle League of Valdosta, which provides opportunities for children and adults with special needs to play and enjoy organized sports.

Your donation gets your ball in the race—and if your ball crosses the finish line first, you win!

“We are excited to partner with Wild Adventures for our 6th Annual Great Ping Pong Race,” said Tim McCoppin, President of the Miracle League of Valdosta. “This year’s race offers over $3,000 in prizes. The Miracle League of Valdosta is so happy to have such great community sponsors and support. Without them, we would not be able to complete our goal of offering our athletes a great and fun-filled experience.”

When & Where

Saturday, May 10 2025
12:15 PM — Ball drop at the Kalani Blasters in Splash Island Waterpark

Spectators are welcome! Just head to the viewing area near Kalani Blasters to watch the race unfold in real time.

What Can You Win?

The 2025 Great Ping Pong Race offers over $3,000 in prizes, including Yeti coolers, concert tickets, local restaurant gift cards, Wild Adventures Season Passes, and more—all donated by generous community sponsors. You don’t have to be present to win, but we promise the race is way more fun when you see it for yourself.

To check out the full prize list and claim your ping pong ball, visit: ValdostaMiracles.org/ping-pong-race

How to Enter

You can make a donation to claim your ping pong ball at PingPongRace.com ahead of time. Balls will also be available for purchase inside Splash Island and at the Ticketing Courtyard on race day up until noon.

Each ball you purchase gives you another chance to win—and more importantly, supports an athlete’s chance to shine.

A Word from Us

“We are honored to host the Great Ping Pong Race for a sixth year,” said Adam Floyd, Wild Adventures Director of Sales and Marketing. “The Miracle League of Valdosta does incredible work to bring joy, confidence, and community to athletes with special needs, and we’re grateful to play a small part in that mission through this event.”

So, whether you're hoping to snag a prize or just want to cheer on thousands of tiny plastic racers as they tumble to the finish line, don't miss this feel-good, do-good event.