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Soap Box Derby 5K
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Soap Box Derby 5K

Akron, Ohio, United States
Jul 12, 2026
Running

About this race

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+

Join fellow runners on July 12, 2026 for the Soap Box Derby 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Akron.

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Running

Adult 5K Run / Walk

Jul 12, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Youth 5K Run / Walk

Jul 12, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

About Akron

Soap Box Derby 5K takes place in Akron, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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