On Sunday 29th June 2025 – The Hinckley Business Improvement District (BID) proudly hosted its 14th Soapbox Derby, and the event was a remarkable success, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of participants and spectators from all over the region. The streets of Hinckley were transformed into a thrilling raceway as creative and ingeniously designed soapbox carts raced down the Castle Street hill, showcasing the ingenuity and spirit of our community.
This year featured 23 themed soapboxes with their respective teams, each bringing their unique flair and creativity to the competition. Families, friends, and local businesses came together to support the racers and cheer on their favourites, creating an electrifying atmosphere filled with excitement and camaraderie.
A complete list of Race Winners and other award winners is shown in the images below.
Feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the event's organisation and the sense of community it fostered. Deputy Mayor Cllr Cathie Gibbens, commented, “Excellent day and brilliant to see so many people in town. Castle Street was buzzing, and shops were busy!”
The Hinckley BID team worked diligently to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all involved. “We are thrilled with the response to this event and the positive feedback we’ve received. Thousands visited Hinckley town centre and so our months of hard work and planning paid off. The effort put into soapbox builds by each team and their creativity was fantastic, it is a truly fun event for all ages and demonstrates the heart of Hinckley – our community spirit,” said Hannah O'Dell, Event Manager at Hinckley BID.
Helen Crouch, BID Manager said, “We would like to thank Hinckley & Borough Council for supporting this event and the events team who worked tirelessly throughout the day. Thanks also to KwikFit and all the local businesses who sponsored or supported it.”
Stay tuned for more updates and photos from the event on our social media channels. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and attended. Your support makes events like this possible!
For more information about future events and initiatives, please contact info@hinckleybid.co.uk.
Photography credit to James Percival Photography.
Note: Soapbox Derby will be resting next year, but it will return in the future, with hopes to make it even bigger and better. Hinckley BID is committed to fostering community engagement and supporting town centre businesses through a variety of initiatives, especially in delivering innovative events like the Soapbox Derby, so watch this space for more exciting events news in the months ahead.
