Soap box race

In Val-d'Oise (95), this soapbox derby is back for a completely wild downhill run.

The town of Mériel (Val-d'Oise, 95) invites you to the 2nd edition of its Soapbox Car Race, Sunday, June 14, 2026! No engines, just unbridled creativity and a good downhill to let your speedsters fly. Registrations are open!

Unusual: take part in a soapbox race at the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

At the Domaine de Chamarande, in the Essonne department of France, it's great to cycle, walk or even hire a boat to tour the beautiful marshes on site. On Saturday, October 5, you can also take part in a festive and unusual soapbox race.

Unusual: take part in a soapbox race near Fontainebleau on May 19, 2024

On May 19, 2024, get ready for an unusual race in Fontainebleau (77): welcome to the traditional Chartrettes soapbox race, 2024 edition!

Unusual: the first soapbox race in Dourdan (91), on October 1st

After the Paris Marathon, the Tour de France, the bathtub race on the Canal de l'Ourcq and the fast-approaching Olympic Games, it's become almost routine to see people running. So, the region's most unusual race is sure to please: see you in Dourdan, Essonne, on October 1, 2023.