Programme of events 2026

The Duxford Soap Box Derby will take place on the 6th September 2026 in Duxford, Cambridgeshire.

Sunday 6th September

  • 10:00am Registration and scrutineering at Four Duxford
    • 4 St Peter’s St, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4RP
    • Get a close look at this year’s amazing carts and competitors
  • 11:30am road closures start
    • A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) has been obtained
    • Vehicle access will be limited
    • Roads affected include St Peter’s Street, Chapel Street, Moorfield Road, St John’s Street, Rectory Road, Hinxton Road and all adjoining highways

All races will start at The John Barleycorn, 3 Moorfield Rd Duxford, Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4PP

  • 12:00 Noon Children’s Race
    • Race one: 4-7 and 8-11 year olds
    • Race two: 12-15 year olds
  • 1:30pm Adult’s Race
    • The Phill Hill Cup
    • Finishes at The Plough Duxford. 57-59 St Peter’s St, Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4RP
    • Presentation to follow the race finish along with live music, food and refreshments
  • From 2:00pm Charity Auction with prizes including
    • Tickets to the PDC darts at Ally Pally
    • Afternoon Tea for 4 at Cafe 19
    • Punt hire for 6 from Scudamore’s Punting company
  • 2:30pm roads re-open
  • Approx. 4:30pm Charity Raffle

An amazing thank you to our venue hosts Gen Restelica of Four Duxford, Danny and Francesca Hennessey of The John Barleycorn, and Mario and Tracey Demartino of The Plough. Also a huge thank you to their amazing teams who make the derby into the huge event it is.