Soap Box Derby 5K

Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Akron, OH; 789 Derby Downs Dr, 44306
Type: RUN

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5K
Sun, Jul 12, 7:30 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Jun 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Jul 12, 7:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Jun 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
329 Yards
Sun, Jul 12, 8:45 AM EDT · From $11.48
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 8:41 AM EST · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

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From the organizer

Join us as we kick off Race Week at the International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio.

Your chance to run a great course AND finish the final stretch on the legendary Derby Downs Track.

A great event shirt and custom medal to all finishers

Awards: Top 3 Overall Men / Women, Top 1 Master Men / Women, Top 3 Men / Women Age Groups 1-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Soap Box Derby 5K

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