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Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026

Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar

January 21–25, 2026 
Mileage Challenge

Shell Eco-marathon returns to the Middle East with a high-energy event at the Lusail International Circuit. Student teams will compete in the Mileage Challenge, pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency on track. This event marks the beginning of the 2026 season and sets the tone for innovation and collaboration.

Registration Dates:

Technical Phase: September 1 to October 29, 2025

Logistics Phase: November 5 to December 17, 2025

a young person wearing a driving suit and holding a race helmet posing in the pit lane of a race track

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.

Learn more about the 2026 Programme here
A cleaner energy future requires brilliant Changemakers

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.

Meet the Changemakers of Tomorrow