Couch to Soap Box Derby Routes

Adults route

The adults route follows the same path as the yearly soap box derby.

The 2021 Couch to Soap Box Derby adult route

  • The adults route is run on pavements and requires the crossing of multiple roads to complete
  • The route starts at the John Barleycorn
  • The route finishes at The Plough
  • Start and finish markers are posted at their respective positions
  • You will run along Moorfield Road, St John’s Street, Hunts Road, Ickelton Road, Rectory Road, Hinxton Road and St Peter’s Street
  • Be aware of the junction of Hunts Road, Ickleton Road and St Peter’s Street
  • Consider running this route at less busy times e.g. early morning, in the evenings, weekends
  • Always observe the highway code
  • Respect moving vehicles and pedestrians
  • Conform to any COVID-19 guidance
  • The minimum age to run the adult route alone is 16 years
  • Children can run the adult route but they must be accompanied by an adult if they under 16 years old

Children’s route

The children’s route is a new off-road route allowing for our younger villagers to still challenge themselves but over a shorter distance.

The 2021 Couch to Soap Box Derby children route

  • The children’s route is run around the recreation ground, Duxford
  • The route starts and finishes at the outdoor table tennis table
  • Start and finish markers are posted up in the vicinity
  • Please avoid running this route if the rec is being used for other activities e.g. football matches
  • Please respect all other users of the rec
  • Conform to any COVID-19 guidance
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity