Redington Fairview General Hospital

Kids Box Sled Derby

Saturday, February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | Lake George Regional Park West, Skowhegan, FREE > Pre-Registration (preferred)

Online sign-ups for this event have officially closed.

You can still register in person on February 14 during the SnowFest Winter Carnival at Lake George Regional Park, prior to the start of the event.

Start building those box sleds and join us on the hill for some friendly winter fun at our famous Kids Box Sled Derby! This year's event is presented by our "Fun at Lake George" sponsor, Redington Fairview General Hospital. 

Taking place on the West Side of the park, this year’s event will be bigger and better than last year and ready for eager competitors. Get creative and have fun with your design — “anything goes” spirit encouraged!

Changes for 2026

Box sleds may be:

• Constructed entirely of cardboard OR
• Cardboard structures built on sleds, commercially manufactured for sliding on snow

Not permitted:

• Loose plastic sheets, tarps, trash can lids, kiddie pools, or any materials with sharp, rigid, or exposed edges.

Allowed examples include:

• Commercial sleds with molded plastic bottoms
• Toboggans with smooth runners or sealed bases
• Purpose-built snow sliders or saucers
• Inflatable tubes

Not allowed:

• Exposed plastic panels or sheets
• Repurposed household items with exposed plastic
• Sharp edges, metal runners, or rigid protrusions

All participants must:

• Wear a helmet
• Have a waiver/hold harmless agreement signed by a parent or guardian at check-in
• Be registered before hitting the hill

Additional Details:

• Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. to get all participants organized
• Event runs from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m.
• Make your sled one of a kind — P.S. round those corners!
• Trophies and prizes will be awarded to 1st place only after all box sledders have finished

Prize Categories:

• Fastest Time
• Most Creative
• Most Colorful
• Best Crash
• Longest Distance