Competition
Schedule
34 hours of non-stop hacking. Plan your strategy, manage your time, and conquer the challenges.
Important Dates
July 1, 2026
Registration Opens
Team registration begins
October 24, 2026
CTF Starts
9:00am CDT (14:00 UTC) - Game on!
October 25, 2026
CTF Ends
7:00pm CDT (Oct 26, 2026 00:00 UTC) - Winners announced
October 25, 2026
Challenge Demo/Walkthrough
7:15pm CDT (Oct 26, 2026 00:15 UTC) - Live demo of select challenges by organizers
All times are in UTC. Please convert to your local timezone. The competition runs for 34 continuous hours.
Day 1
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Kick-Off Video
Kick-Off video with event overview, rules, and tips from the organizers
Competition Begins
Phase 1 challenges go live - Let the hacking begin!
Phase 2 Challenges
Phase 2 challenges are released.
Phase 3 Challenges
Phase 3 challenges are released.
Day 2
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Phase 4 Challenges
Phase 4 challenges are released.
Phase 5 Challenges
Phase 5 challenges are released.
Scoreboard Freeze
Final scoreboard freeze - positions locked but solving continues
Competition Ends
Challenge submission closes - Final scores calculated and winners revealed.
Live Demo
Handful of challenges are demoed live by the organizers, showing how they were solved.
Competition Tips
Time Management
34 hours is a marathon, not a sprint. Plan rest periods, assign team members to specific time slots, and dont burn out on the first day.
Start Easy
Begin with lower-point challenges to build momentum and confidence. Save the hard ones for when youre warmed up.
Document Everything
Keep notes on your approaches, even failed attempts. Share findings with teammates to avoid duplicate work.
Use Hints Wisely
Hints cost points. Try to solve without them first, but dont waste hours when a hint could help you move forward.