Brilliant minds coming together to help build a lower-carbon world.
Shell Eco-marathon is a global academic programme focused on energy efficiency and one of the world’s leading student engineering competitions.
A cleaner energy future requires brilliant Changemakers
The competition embodies their spirit and ties it to Shell’s purpose of helping achieve a cleaner energy future for all.
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Shell Eco-marathon United States 2026
April 7–11, 2026
Shell Eco-marathon heads to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the U.S. leg of the 2026 season. Teams will take on the Mileage Challenge, showcasing their engineering skills and energy-efficient designs in one of the most historic racing venues in the world.
Going beyond the physical track with Shell Eco-marathon Next-Gen game
Experience the first-ever digital Shell Eco-marathon with our new mobile racing game
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