Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to Denver for the first time in nearly two decades, taking over Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, June 13, 2026. As one of only two U.S. stops on this year’s tour, the event brings together 46 teams with custom-built soapbox cars, creative ambition, and plenty of Colorado spirit.

Inspired by everything from mountain culture and craft brewing to aerospace innovation and local heritage, each team will race a handmade cart down a challenging course that begins with a 30-foot drop and winds through a series of obstacles before the finish line.

But speed is only part of the competition. Before each run, teams take the stage to perform original skits for the judges, blending performance, creativity, and chaos in equal measure.

This year’s judging panel includes Quinn Meinerz, Juanpa Zurita, Bobby Brown, Carson Pickett, and Amy Chmelecki.

Free and open to the public, Red Bull Soapbox Race invites the city to gather for a day of creativity, competition, and high-speed spectacle in the heart of Denver.