ClarkHacks 2026

About the challenge

Welcome to ClarkHacks 2026, where innovation evolves from passion. In this prehistoric-themed challenge, you’ll take something you love and turn it into a project built to thrive!

Think:

• 🏗️ Building systems from the ground up

• 💡 Strategic decision-making

• 🤝 Teamwork and collaboration

• 🎯 Creative approaches to modern problems

This hackathon is all about evolving and adapting when things don’t go as planned, just like in the prehistoric period.

👥 Who Can Join

• All university students welcome (18+)

• Coders and non-coders encouraged

• Teams or solo participants (we’ll help you find a team!)

🗓️ Schedule

Day 1 – Buy In & Build

• 9:00 – 11:00 AM — Registration

• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Opening Ceremony

• 12:00 – 1:00 PM — Lunch

• 1:00 PM — Hacking Begins 🎲

• Events during the 24-hour hack period — TBD

Day 2 – Finish Strong

• 1:00 PM — Hacking Ends

• 1:00 – 2:00 PM — Lunch

• 2:30 – 4:00 PM — Judging

• 4:30 PM — Closing Ceremony & Winners Announced 🏆

🏆 Why Join?

• Build a real project in under 24 hours

• Meet fellow innovators

• Add a standout project to your resume

• Win prizes and bragging rights

• Of course, have fun!