PDX Adult Soapbox Derby

PDX Adult Soapbox Derby
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Spectators at the 2026 event
StatusActive
FrequencyAnnually
LocationPortland, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated1997 (1997)
Websitesoapboxracer.org

The PDX Adult Soapbox Derby (or Portland Adult Soapbox Derby)[1] is an annual gravity racer event in Portland, Oregon, United States. The tradition started in 1997.[2] It takes place on Mount Tabor[3] and has been described as "possibly Portland's largest DIY event".[4] The event is attended by 7,000 to 10,000 people and has approximately 150 volunteers.[4]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 event was held virtually and the 2021 event was cancelled. Approximately 7,000 people attended the 2022 event.[5] Thousands of people attended again in 2026.[6]

Some of the vehicles reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Smith, Corbin (2025-08-20). "PHOTO ESSAY: The Need for Speed (and Artistic Expression)". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2026-03-09. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  2. ↑ "Portlanders race down Mt. Tabor in annual PDX Soapbox Derby". KPTV. 2025-08-17. Archived from the original on 2025-08-17. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  3. ↑ "Daredevil racers of the PDX Adult SoapBox Derby return to Mount Tabor". KATU. 2025-08-16. Archived from the original on 2025-08-16. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  4. 1 2 Graves, Mark (2023-08-20). "Photos: PDX Adult Soapbox Derby draws DIY downhill daredevils to Mount Tabor". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-12-06. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  5. ↑ Graves, Mark (2022-08-21). "23rd Adult Soapbox Derby: Gravity propels dozens of soapboxes down Mount Tabor". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  6. ↑ Thousands turn out for Portland’s Adult Soapbox Derby on Mt. Tabor. 2026-08-16. Retrieved 2026-08-17 – via www.kptv.com.
  7. ↑ "Portland Adult Soapbox Derby celebrates 25 years at Mount Tabor Park". KATU. 2024-08-13. Archived from the original on 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
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