Cookeville Soap Box Derby

04/19/2021

***UPDATE***

Unfortunately, the 2021 race has been canceled. We look forward to being able to race again in 2022!!!

***UPDATE***

The 2021 Cookeville Soapbox Derby race has been canceled.

The Cookeville Soap Box Derby race has been scheduled for June 12, 2021

We will be updating our page over the next couple of weeks with more info as it becomes available.

If you are interested in racing or volunteering, please send us a private message.

06/15/2020

We were missing seeing all the competitors this year so we thought we would share some candid photos from the 2019 Annual Soap Box Derby in Cookeville, TN.

04/11/2020

Officials of International Soap Box Derby, Inc., announced on Monday, March 16th, that certain racing activities will be suspended or canceled in line with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to limit gatherings of 50 or more people until May. Furthermore, all Soap Box Derby races, rallies, and related activities in communities around the United States are suspended through May 1. Additionally, on Monday, March 30, Governor Bill Lee issued an Executive Order directing Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activities to limit their exposure to and spread of COVID-19.

The Cookeville Police Athletic League’s highest priority is the health and safety of its racers, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Based on the directives given by International Soap Box Derby, Inc., and the order issued by Governor Bill Lee, the Cookeville Police Athletic League has decided to cancel the 2020 Cookeville Soap Box Derby Local Race originally scheduled for June 13, 2020.

02/28/2020

Can't wait to meet new racers and catch up with previous racers. Please stay tuned for updates and slight changes from last year's race. Let's get ready to have some fun.

02/14/2020

For those that raced in last year's race, please check your email for information about this year's race. We are need everyone to respond to the email if you have not already. If you raced last year and did not receive an email, please message us with a correct email.

08/16/2019

Our 2019 Race Winners were recognized tonight at the City Council Meeting. Race Director Anthony Leonard spoke about the hard work that goes into race-day activities, including all the fun. Thank you to our City for their support of Cookeville Soap Box Derby.

08/15/2019

Come and congratulate our champs. They will be recognized by our city council at tonight’s meeting. We hope to see you at 5:30. 45 E. Broad St.

07/24/2019

Good article about our local champs.

Three kids from the Cookeville area competed on a world stage Saturday at the 82nd FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio.'This competition is the best of the best,' Cookeville Soap …

07/21/2019

Those that raced go karts at High Voltage Karts had a blast. Molly received this shout out on their page.

Great to have CHAMPIONS from Cookeville, TN with us today! Good luck Molly in tomorrow's races!

07/20/2019

Photo Finish