BID’S Krazy Races
Newbury BID’s Krazy Races – Sunday 26th July 2026
Get ready, Newbury – Krazy Races is back by popular demand!
After an incredible first year in 2025, they’re returning on Sunday 26th July 2026 for another unforgettable day of racing, creativity, and family fun – proudly brought to you by Visit Newbury – Newbury Business Improvement District.
On the big day, daring teams will once again race their homemade soapbox karts through Newbury, tackling thrilling obstacles and wowing thousands of spectators.
Enter Your Team:
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Compete for Best Dressed, Best Design, and Fastest Kart—with the top 10 teams going head-to-head for the ultimate winner’s trophy!
It’s all about creativity, showmanship, and fun, so bring the energy and don’t hold back.
This is set to be their biggest event yet—and it’s all thanks to the support of Visit Newbury – Newbury Business Improvement District.
Don’t miss out on this high-energy, family-friendly day out!
BID’S Krazy Races Event Schedule
10:45 – Official event opening procession
11:00 – Morning Racing
13:00 – Lunch Break
14:00 – Afternoon Racing
15:00 – Third Run
15:30 – Final Race for the Top 5 fastest
16:00 – Prize Giving & Awards
17:00 – Event Closes
FREE TO ATTEND – Visit Newbury & Newbury BID Present: Krazy Races Soapbox Derby – Returning to Newbury on Sunday, 26th July 2026!
Following an incredible debut in 2025, Newbury BID Krazy Races is back and bigger than ever!
Join thousands of spectators in the heart of Newbury for one of the town’s biggest free family events, proudly presented by Visit Newbury and Newbury BID.
Watch 15 fearless teams race their handcrafted soapboxes down the spectacular downhill course, tackling ramps, chicanes and obstacles as they battle it out for awards including Fastest Kart, Best Dressed Team, Best Kart Design and more!
But the excitement doesn’t stop at the racing!
This year’s event features some fantastic additions, including a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast and special appearances from the one and only Paddington™, who’ll be meeting visitors throughout the day.
There’s also a packed Event Village, family entertainment, delicious food and drink, live commentary, and plenty of activities to keep visitors of all ages entertained from start to finish.
They’re also proud to be supporting their 2026 Headline Charity Partner, Volunteer Centre West Berkshire, helping raise awareness and support for the fantastic work they do across our local community.
Whether you’re cheering on your favourite team, meeting Paddington™, or looking to catch the spectacular flypast, Newbury BID Krazy Races 2026 promises an unforgettable day out for the whole family.
Sunday 26th July 2026
Newbury Town Centre
FREE to attend
Newbury BID Krazy Races promises to bring fun, excitement, entertainment, and wacky craziness to Newbury in 2026.
For all the latest info, check out their website or follow them on Facebook.
The Corn Exchange Newbury
The Corn Exchange Trust manages four key spaces; the Corn Exchange which includes a 400 seat auditorium, a 40 seat independent cinema and a Cafe and Bar; 101 Outdoor Arts: National Centre for Arts in Public Space – a unique outdoor arts creation centre for the development of large-scale outdoor performances, making and rehearsal space and on-site accommodation; their centrally located Learning Centre in which workshops and courses for all ages take place; and The Base Greenham, a visual arts gallery and workshop space on Greenham Business Park which is also home to 8 resident artists.
The performance programme at the Corn Exchange has developed considerably in recent years.
They present a mixed programme of theatre, dance, comedy, music, family, film and outdoor work to audiences from across the South East.
The emphasis is on presenting shows of the highest quality and films that inspire and entertain audiences, with attendance growing year on year.
The Trust produces its own pantomime in-house, as well as supporting a range of artists and companies across all art-forms through commissioning and development opportunities, mentoring and production support.
Their emphasis is on presenting great shows and films that audiences really want to come and see and that reflect the rich diversity of our country today.
Always high quality, they’re really proud that their attendance figures are growing year on year.
Transport
By Bicycle: public bike parking is available in the Market Place, a short walk from our front door.
By Train or Bus: five-minute walk from both the train and bus stations; regular services run from Reading, Windsor, Basingstoke, Winchester, Oxford and London.
By Car: 10 minutes from M4 Junction 13. There are a number of town centre car parks (pay on exit): Mon-Sun: £2 after 6pm. For car parks behind the Corn Exchange sat nav RG14 5QP.
Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at the Corn Exchange
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