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Welcome Home, AlumniJoin us for the first-ever Alumni Race Weekend at Derby Downs on November 6–7, 2026!
Whether you raced once or spent years competing on the hill, this weekend is a chance to come back, reconnect with old friends, relive the memories, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Race OPTIONS
Alumni Race | $100 per driver
Race your own derby car and experience the hill again. Entry includes race participation and lunch on race day.
Adult Car Race | $25 per driver
Don't have a car? No problem! Race in one of our ISBD adult cars. Entry includes race participation and lunch on race day.
Schedule
Friday, November 6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Alumni Get-Together
7:00 PM | Cornhole Tournament | $20 per team
Alumni Trivia
Saturday, November 7
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Car Check-In & Inspection
NOON | Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Trivia
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Trial Runs & Open Hill Practice
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Adult Car Race/Fun Runs
5:00 PM | Alumni Race Under the Lights
Not racing? You can still join us! Lunch is available for $10 per person for non-racers and car handlers.
The Alumni Weekend is a FUNdraiser supporting the mission of the International Soap Box Derby. Every entry helps us continue creating opportunities for the next generation of gravity racers.
Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262185035952055
Visit the Alumni Weekend website for the full schedule and additional details: https://www.soapboxderby.org/derby-downs/alumni/
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Event venue
1000 George Washington Blvd., Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44312
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