Shell Eco-marathon Brazil 2026
Pier Mauá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
August 24 to 27, 2026
Mileage Challenge
This August, Shell Eco-marathon returns to the lively waterfront of Rio de Janeiro, where the action unfolds once more at the custom-built bayside circuit at Pier Mauá. Teams from across Central and South America will come together to test the limits of efficiency and ingenuity—while competing for a coveted spot in the 2027 Global Championship.
Registration Dates:
Technical Phase: March 11 to June 2, 2026
Logistics Phase: June 9 to July 21, 2026
Shell Eco-marathon 2026 Programme
The 2026 season opens a new chapter that reflects the changing face of STEM and introduces a comprehensive competition experience. This year welcomes participants to our core competitions:the Mileage Challenges, the Off-Track Awards, and the Autonomous Driving Competition in a refreshed format.
A cleaner energy future requires brilliant Changemakers:
Shell Eco-marathon aims to empower the next generation of energy leaders. The competition embodies the spirit of these Changemakers – their perseverance, collaboration, and innovation – and ties it to Shell’s purpose of helping achieve a cleaner energy future for all.