Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race

Submitted by Island Rec

Island Rec is very excited to announce the fourth running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 19. This is a classic old-fashioned “gravity” race where people run their homemade nonmotorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. The racing categories are ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-15 and 16-adult. There are as many adult contestants as a youth. This popular event is quickly becoming a local classic not to be missed. Races go from 1–3 p.m. Race packets and applications can be found online or at the office. Register by May 9 for $10; price increases $5 thereafter. For more information or registration, visit www.IslandRec.org, call 360-378-4953 or drop by Island Rec’s office at 580 Guard St. Monday–Friday 11 a.m. -5 p.m.