Shell Eco-marathon United States 2026
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
April 7–11, 2026
Mileage Challenge
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.
Registration Dates:
Technical Phase: September 1, 2025 to January 7, 2026
Logistics Phase: January 14 to February 25, 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.