Colchester Soapbox Rally event to move to North Hill

The event, organised by the Business Improvement District (BID), proved to be a fan favourite at its inaugural event last year.

Thousands of people gather along the High Street to watch more than 50 karts take place in the time trials. 

Due to the popularity and positive feedback, the race was set to return on September 15, along the same road.

Track - The race track along Colchester High Street (Image: Natalie Hensel)

However, the BID has now revealed that they are in talks with Essex Highways to relocate the race and host it on North Hill, meaning the event will be postponed.

A spokesman for Our Colchester BID said: “This event draws thousands of visitors to Colchester and is therefore important to us to do what we can to improve the experience this year.  

Ramp - The karts were launched from an 8ft high ramp (Image: Jess Walker - Colchester BID)

“We have listened to the public and our kart entrants and we are pleased to be able to bring the event to North Hill and will announce further details shortly.  

“Colchester City Centre is blessed with an incredible line-up of events this Summer with Invasion Colchester, Anti-Loo Roll Brigade Festival and the 80's Calling event in Castle Park leaving our residents and visitors no shortage of entertainment to enjoy.” 

Following “positive discussions” with the authorities, the relocation has been agreed and the date will be postponed to allow for sufficient time to organise the arrangements of the new track and logistics. 

A new date for the race will be announced "in due course", the BID has said.