Soap Box Derby 5K – Akron, OH 2026
Date
July 12, 2026
Location
Akron, OH
Venue
789 Derby Downs Dr
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$9.89 – $40.00
Events
Adult 5K Run / Walk, Youth 5K Run / Walk, The 989 Dash
Includes
T-Shirt
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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+
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