Soap Box Derby 5K
- Date
- July 12, 2026
- Location
- 789 Derby Downs Dr, Akron, OH
- Distance
- Adult 5K Run / Walk · Youth 5K Run / Walk · The 989 Dash
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+
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Fulton Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Akron, OH
Population
189,526
as of 2023
Elevation
986 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Soap Box Derby 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Soap Box Derby 5K?
- Soap Box Derby 5K is a running race held in Akron, Ohio on July 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Soap Box Derby 5K?
- Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Akron, Ohio at 789 Derby Downs Dr, Akron, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Soap Box Derby 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Soap Box Derby 5K
Jul 12, 2026