Come on Bradford 2025, Let's Soapbox!

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Sunday 4th May 2025
Kirkgate, Bradford

First cart down our scary start ramp at at 11am
Event finishes after prize-giving around 5:30pm

It's time to race using nothing but gravity, courage and a bit of lunacy.
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Join us for a thrilling day of soapbox racing!

Get ready to cheer on our fearless soapbox racers as they zoom down our gigantic four metre high ramp.
It’s bound to be a fantastic outing for the whole family, complete with lively commentary and all the action broadcasted on massive screens. But wait, there's more! Beyond the exhilarating races, you can groove to live music during the lunch-break and indulge in delicious local eats and drinks with plenty of great hostelries and restaurants to choose from. Keep your eyes peeled for our special celebrity guest too! You’ll even have the chance to meet, and have a photograph with, our beloved champion racer, Sir Sidney Cartalot!

Best of all? This extraordinary community event is absolutely FREE for spectators - so really, there’s no reason not to join in the fun!

To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we’ll have security fencing lining the entire course.

So mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day!