Cullman Derby Days 2025

Sunday, July 13, 2025, 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Unadilla, NY

The First Annual Cullman Derby Days will be held in Turners Falls on the Unity Park hill. All past racers are invited to register for the 2024 competition.

Race day is Sunday, July 13th, 2025, at noon. You can fill out the online form here. Registration is open now.

There will be no same-day registration. You must register in advance. Deadline is Thursday, May 10, 2024 at 12:00 NOON.

Despite its Nascar-like feel, building a soapbox cart is really a STEAM project, combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. It's perfect for school kids and adults, families and friends, and even local companies who want to leave it all on the track while promoting their business.

All carts must be hand-built, and anyone from 8 to 80 yrs old can race. This year we will introduce a new Adult Semi-Pro category (in addition to kids, teens and adults) for those adults who build serious speed carts and want their own special speed prize.

The popularity of the event, and the sport itself, is evident in the distances people will drive to race their carts. We've had racers come from as far away as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York State, and of course Vermont and New Hampshire. Most of these people came to town, stayed overnight, ate local fare, and put on displays of ingenuity and daring-do for the onlookers. Please come out for the races and give them your support.

The Montague Soapbox Races are organized by the Montague Recreation Department as a fundraiser for their programming and equipment. We are looking for sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and of course racers! If you are interested in going down the hill, volunteering, or helping fund this unique event, please visit the race website, where you can find the full year's schedule and forms to register your cart or your intention to sponsor or volunteer (get a free t-shirt, hey!).

Ready? Set... GO!