Annual Menifee Soap Box Derby: Fun for everyone

Menifee 24/7 photos: Doug Spoon

Menifee youngsters had a blast rolling down the hill on Menifee Road while parents and residents cheered them on Saturday in the fifth annual Menifee Soap Box Derby.

The event, co-sponsored by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District and the City of Menifee, ran from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the eastbound side of Menifee Road. Racers ran down the hill from Craig Avenue to just before Holland Road. Trophies were awarded in various categories.

Race cars were built by the racers themselves, often with help from parents and friends. This event has become one of most popular annual events in Menifee.

Menifee 24/7 was Live on Facebook during the event. To view a replay of our 35-minute video, visit our Facebook page and click on "Videos." If you'd like to see more of these live broadcasts via Facebook, let us know.