#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge 2025

THE

SOAPBOX

CHALLENGE RETURNS!

Get ready for the thrill of the year – the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge is back on Saturday 23rd August! Join us in the town centre for a high-octane, action-packed day as daring teams hurtle down the track, tackling jumps, water splashes, and a hair-raising left-hand fi nish. Chicken Run is back this year… driven by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver, but can it win? Expect fi erce rivalries, outrageous designs, and thousands of cheering spectators. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s totally unmissable. Buckle up, Accrington – the countdown to chaos has begun!

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# EatLocal

Fuel Up in #AmazingAccrington! Make the most of your day at the Soapbox Challenge with plenty of places to eat and drink across Accrington town centre! Grab a co ff ee and cake at one of our fantastic cafés, or enjoy a refreshing drink or a brew at our welcoming pubs and bars between the thrills of the race. Fancy something more? Take a break with a delicious sit-down meal — from mouth-watering pub grub to stylish fi ne dining, there’s something for every taste. Whether you're snacking or feasting, Accrington has you covered. Come for the action, stay for the food!

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We will be raising money for our preferred Charity

on the day!