Inspire the Next Generation of Champions
Bring STEM Education out of the Classroom
Promote the Derby Experience
Cultivate Lifelong Skills & Character
Mission
The International Soap Box Derby® is a non-profit youth education and leadership development organization whose mission is to build knowledge and character, and to create meaningful experiences through collaboration, fair and honest racing competitions, STEM curriculum, and other community-focused activities.
06/02/2026
Congrats to Sy from Greater Houston! Can’t wait for you and your family to come to Akron!
Mark your calendars for Friday, July 17 for the National SuperKids Classic!
Super Sy and his family are heading to the National Super Kids Classic in Akron next month! Good luck and bring us home a championship trophy.
06/02/2026
Friends, Family & Soap Box Derby!
06/02/2026
Due to high demand, more Box Seats are available for the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 18! Reserve yours at the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/260744049616157
Payment:
https://commerce.soapboxderby.org/product/box-seating-reservations/
06/02/2026
Indianapolis with a wonderful weekend of racing! Thank you to the Mayor & special guests for showing up to this legendary Local race! We'll see the Champs in Akron soon!
06/01/2026
21 in a row in Virginia! Couldn't be more proud of the Champs!
21st annual Soapbox Derby held in Rockingham County Saturday, May 30, marked the 21st annual Soap Box Derby in Rockingham County.
06/01/2026
Monday, July 13 is the 2026 Welcome Party for All Champs! We look forward to bringing Champs together for a high-energy evening featuring a live DJ, a giant pool, mini-golf, the world's largest sandbox, playgrounds, and MORE in a fun, relaxed setting.
Champs receive free admission and a meal ticket, while family admission and additional food and beverages will be available for purchase at the link below; families are also welcome to pack a cooler with extra items if they wish (No glass containers or alcohol).
https://akroncantonjellystone.com/soap-box-derby-welcome-party/
06/01/2026
Incredible to have so many stories written about our beloved sport in the news this weekend. New York was looking beautiful during their picturesque Championship. We're getting closer to the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby!
Greater Rochester Soap Box Derby
https://www.whec.com/top-news/soap-box-derby-championship-takes-place-in-irondequoit-on-saturday/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/soapbox-derby-weekend-kicks-off-201625648.html
Soap Box Derby championship takes place in Irondequoit on Saturday The Soap Box Derby hosted its local championship races on Saturday in Irondequoit.
06/01/2026
First time back to Derby in a quarter century! Momentum is ROLLIN!
It's running season! Sign up for the Soap Box Derby 5k at the Legendary Derby Downs to kick off Race Week in style. You don't even have to run, we love walkers just as much!
Sign up today at: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Akron/SoapBoxDerby5K
Akron Marathon Cleveland Marathon
06/01/2026
Champs from New Hampshire are headed to Akron! See you in 40 days!
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 6pm |
| Friday | 8am - 6pm |