ANKENY GIRL SCOUTS

Pinewood
Derby

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Join Girl Scouts from Daisies through Ambassadors for our annual Pinewood Derby. Anyone can race in the open Outlaw class. Families are welcome to watch and cheer.

Register a racerCar pickup & guide
Registration opens December 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM Central. Registration closes January 3 at 11:59 PM Central.
Handmade derby cars decorated with animals, flowers, and colorful characters.

Race day

Location
Ankeny Christian Church2506 SW 3rd St Pl, Ankeny, IA 50023
Schedule
Saturday, January 9, 2027Times below are approximate.
Check-in
Bring your car with its race number visible and an arrow on the bottom.

  1. Daisy

    Check-in ends
    9:30 am
    Voting ends
    9:45 am
    Racing
    Begins 10:00 am
    Awards & pictures
    10:30 am

  2. Brownie

    Check-in ends
    10:15 am
    Voting ends
    10:30 am
    Racing
    10:30-10:45 am
    Awards & pictures
    11:30 am

  3. Junior

    Check-in ends
    11:15 am
    Voting ends
    11:30 am
    Racing
    11:30-11:45 am
    Awards & pictures
    12:15 pm

  4. Cadette and up

    Check-in ends
    11:45 am
    Voting ends
    12:00 pm
    Racing
    12:00-12:15 pm
    Awards & pictures
    12:45 pm

  5. Outlaw

    Check-in ends
    11:45 am
    Racing
    After the last group

Interested in volunteering?

Race day runs on volunteers, from Friday night set-up to check-in, track crew, and clean-up. You don't need a racer to help. Pick a role on the volunteer page or when you register a racer, or email ankenygirlscouts@gmail.com.

Sign up to volunteer

Awards

Handmade derby cars decorated with candy, flowers, and colorful characters.Colorful Daisy derby cars with painted patterns and rainbow details.Creative car designs including a cat, candy, a race car, and a glittery creature.The yellow race track ready for race day.Check-in table set up with supplies and a checkered tablecloth before the event.Award ribbons displayed above a checkered table.