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In pictures: The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2026

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BBC A man wearing a white T-shirt, shorts and a colourful helmet sat inside a kart made out of a bath. BBC
The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby saw 18 teams take part in a day of races

A host of colourful karts have competed in a high-energy race in the shadow of the Humber Bridge to raise money for charity.

The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby took place at the Humber Bridge car park, in Hessle, and saw 18 teams take part.

The event was run by Hull 4 Heroes with all funds raised going towards supporting the veterans' charity .

Paul Matson, founder of Hull 4 Heroes, said: "It's an absolutely fantastic event. A fun day where people can see different karts coming down in different shapes and sizes, all having fun, all having a great time."

Four colourful karts racing in a line on a road. Crowds can be seen behind the metal barriers.
The race took place on the sloped roads around the Humber Bridge car park
A head and shoulders shot of Paul Matson. He has grey hair and grey facial hair. He is wearing a white polo T-shirt and is stood next to a black sign reading "HULL 4 HEROES" in white capital letters. He is stood outside in a park-like area.
Paul Matson, CEO and founder of Hull 4 Heroes, said hundreds of people attended on the day
Stuart Hinchcliffe stood in a car park next to a homemade Batman-inspired kart. He is wearing a black Batman T-shirt, black shorts and grey trainers. He has a bald head and is wearing black-rimmed glasses. Groups of people are walking, standing or sitting behind him. There are also other parked vehicles behind.
Stuart Hinchcliffe, 59, decided to spread his wings and go with a Batman theme this year
Hull 4 Heroes A homemade kart in the shape of a military tank. It reads "MARTIN CHADBURN" on the front in white capital letters. It is parked inside on a blue carpet. Hull 4 Heroes
Hull 4 Heroes entered their own homemade kart in memory of team member Martin Chadburn
Mark Grice knelt down next to a blue and red homemade kart. He is wearing a grey cap, blue and grey polo T-shirt, black trousers and black boots. The kart is parked on a road.
Mark Grice, 67, made sure his vehicle was stable ahead of the race
A man sat in a kart made out of a bath tub about to go over a small black ramp in between some straw bales. Crowds of people are gathered behind metal railings to watch.
Andy East, 37, tested out his bath tub kart on the track
A person wearing a black helmet inside of a small homemade kart riding between a line of straw bales and orange cones.
The race was first held in 2012 and returned in 2023 after a hiatus during the Covid pandemic
A person wearing all black riding a black kart between straw bales and orange cones over a ramp. Crowds of people are watching from behind metal railings.
The event featured a Thunderbirds-inspired vehicle, as well as the Mystery Machine from Scooby-Doo

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