Key Features
20 - 500
1.5 hours
Competitive Fun, Collaboration, Boosts Morale
Indoor
Santa’s Sleigh Race
Get ready to jingle all the way with our Santa’s Sleigh Race, a festive twist on our classic soap box derby team-building event! Perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings, this festive themed activity invites teams to build their very own gravity-powered "sleighs" and race to the North Pole finish line.
Decked out with tinsel, lights, and reindeer flair, each team will wear outfits and decorate their sleighs using creativity, collaboration, and plenty of Christmas spirit. Whether you're channelling your inner elf engineer or just there for the laughs, this is a joyful way to showcase teamwork, problem-solving, and holiday cheer.
Teams will race their sleighs down a festive track filled with snowy twists and candy-cane turns, promising laughter and Christmas fun.
Perfect for:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Holiday office parties
- Company team-building with a merry twist
Let’s sleigh the day—together!
What’s Involved In Our Christmas Soap Box Derby
Teams take on the ultimate festive challenge in the Christmas Soap Box Derby—enhancing, decorating, and decking out their own soapbox sledges! Whether inspired by F1, rally cars, or Santa’s sleigh itself, each cart gets a festive makeover with tinsel, lights, and creative cheer. Continuous testing, tweaking, and trial runs help ensure peak performance, with practice grid starts and pit stop rehearsals keeping everyone race-ready. All Christmas Soap Box Derby vehicles must meet safety standards and pass an official "Elf Inspection" before they hit the track.
On race day, teams line up on the grid for merry head-to-head showdowns, testing not just driver skill but the speed and teamwork of the pit crew. The Christmas Soap Box Derby is a holly-jolly mix of adrenaline, laughter, and unforgettable team bonding!
What's Included In The Christmas Soap Box Derby?
Our Soap Box Derby team building event comes fully self-contained, all you require is a venue with a reasonably large indoor space, and we'll provide the rest.
- All materials, tools, and go-kart equipment
- Lively compere and facilitators
- Pre-event coordination and management
- PA System
- Chequered flags, finish line and demarcated racetrack
- Winners’ medals and a bottle of bubbly for the winning team
- An unforgettable team bonding experience
For further details about this event, please feel free to have a chat with our friendly staff; we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Our Christmas Soap Box Derby?
Bring some festive cheer to your team with our Christmas Soap Box Derby. A high-energy, hands-on team-building experience that fuels collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving as teams design, build, and race their own sleigh-inspired soap box carts!
Key Benefits
- Strengthens teamwork, time management, and strategic thinking in a fun, pressure-free environment.
- Promotes creativity, allowing everyone on the team to put their stamp on their creation.
- Encourages innovation and resourcefulness with a jolly twist of festive competition.
- Builds team spirit as colleagues rally together to cross the finish line — and maybe even win the North Pole Cup!
Santa’s Sleigh Race is a jolly event perfect for energising during the festive season.
Enquire NowWhere To Host Your Christmas Soap Box Derby?
We can bring our Christmas Soap Box Derby event to locations throughout the UK, including Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Guildford, London, Liverpool, Manchester and Nottingham.
Get in touch if you’re unsure where to host your Festive Film Making or full team-building event. We know how important a venue can be to an event’s success, so we can help with a complimentary venue-sourcing service as part of our team-building packages.
Whether you’re hosting a conference, team building event or employee away day, the ‘best-fit’ is always at the heart of our approach. We can source, negotiate and manage your event from conception to delivery, ensuring the perfect location for your Christmas Soap Box Derby.
Require assistance with finding a suitable venue?Client Testimonials: Christmas Soap Box Derby
"Our team had an absolute blast at the Soap Box Derby event!"
It was the perfect mix of creativity, collaboration, and friendly competition.
"The Soap Box Derby was hands down the highlight of our corporate retreat."
The activity brought out everyone's best teamwork and problem-solving skills while giving us memories to cherish forever
"I was amazed at how the Soap Box Derby session brought our team closer."
Building and racing the carts made us laugh, think, and work together like never before. Highly recommend!
Book Your Christmas Soap Box Derby Today
At The Events Company, we specialise in delivering impactful and unforgettable team-building experiences. Our tailored packages are designed to inspire collaboration, creativity, and motivation, meeting your team’s unique goals. With years of expertise, we handle every detail, ensuring seamless event execution.
Our Christmas Soap Box Derby event will create a meaningful and fun experience, like no other event. Backed by glowing client testimonials, our events are proven to boost morale and strengthen team connections across industries.
Let’s start planning your event today – get in touch with The Events Company on 0800 068 5707 or by emailing us at hello@theeventscompany.co.uk.
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Christmas Soap Box Derby
What is a Christmas Soap Box Derby?
Santa’s Sleigh Race is a festive soap box derby-style team-building event where participants design, build, decorate, and race their own gravity-powered “sleighs.” It's a high-energy, hands-on activity perfect for celebrating the holiday season with teamwork, creativity, and plenty of laughs.
Who can participate in the Christmas Soap Box Derby?
This activity is suitable for teams of all backgrounds, industries, and experience levels.
What skills will participants develop?
Participants will strengthen key workplace skills, including communication, time management, creative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. The event encourages team bonding through shared challenges in a festive, pressure-free environment.
Where can the event be held?
The event can be hosted in various locations across the UK, including Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Guildford, London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Nottingham. A complimentary venue-sourcing service is available to ensure the perfect location.
How long does the event last?
The duration can vary based on your preferences and event requirements.Typically, this event last 2 - 3 Hrs. Get in touch to discuss the ideal timing for your team-building session.
Is the workshop suitable for large groups?
Yes! Santa’s Sleigh Race is scalable for both small teams and large company-wide celebrations. We tailor the experience to suit your numbers, space, and objectives.
What’s included in the event package?
- All tools, materials, and sleigh-building equipment
- Santa-themed decorations, lights, tinsel, and team kits
- Experienced event facilitators and lively compere
- Custom-built racetrack with finish line and flags
- PA system (for larger groups)
- Winner’s medals and a bottle of bubbly
- Pre-event planning and full on-the-day coordination
- £5 million public liability insurance
Do teams need any technical or building experience?
All instructions are provided, and the event is fully guided by experienced facilitators. The focus is on creativity, fun, and teamwork.
How do I book a Christmas Soap Box Derby ?
Simply get in touch with the organisers to discuss your requirements, venue preferences, and team size. They will guide you through the booking process and help tailor the event to your needs.
