Hackathons for Beginners 2026

Beginner hackathons are the perfect launchpad for aspiring developers, students, and tech enthusiasts who are new to programming. These events offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn by doing, collaborate with others, and build your very first project. Whether you're exploring web development, Python, data science, or design, beginner hackathons help you gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world confidence. No prior coding skills required—just curiosity and the drive to learn.
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IN-PERSON Blu's Hacks 2026

March 29, 2026

Date TBD

Blu's Hacks is returning for 2026 on Sunday March 29th! All levels of expertise are welcome to come write code and make memories at Branham …

IN-PERSON BAM Hacks

March 29, 2026

Date TBD

visit https://www.bamhacks.com/ to learn more.

IN-PERSON Kent Hack Enough 2026

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

Ended

Event Time Location Check-in 10:00 AM 2nd floor open gallery Pre-event 10:00 AM Sponsor Tables 10:30 AM 2nd floor open gallery Team formation 11:00 AM …

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beginner · Kent, Washington, United States
IN-PERSON HackPSU Spring 2026

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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HackPSU is Penn State's student-run hackathon and the largest technology event at Penn State. Join us and hundreds of other students from across the world …

IN-PERSON HackCU12

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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HackCU is back with our biggest hackathon of the year, HackCU 12! The event will be held in person from March 28-29 with lots of …

IN-PERSON MVHacks 9.0

March 28, 2026

Date TBD

About the challenge Each year, high school hackers from across the Bay Area come together at MVHacks to create cool projects, learn from experts, and …

IN-PERSON Equinox Vancouver Hackathon

March 28, 2026 - March 30, 2026

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Make sure to get yourself registered here first: https://www.equinoxvancouverhackathon.com/ Theme:Spring Get started:Make anything you like or something you’ve always wanted to create. We’d love for …

IN-PERSON RevolutionUC 2026

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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RevolutionUC is a 24-hour student hackathon where students from around the world come together for a weekend of learning, coding, community, and fun. Join us …

IN-PERSON HackUSF 2026

March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026

Ended

☀️ What is HackUSF? HackUSF is a 24-hour, in-person hackathon where teams of up to four participants collaborate to build innovative projects from scratch. Hackathons …

IN-PERSON Hacklanta

March 28, 2026

Date TBD

About the challenge Hacklanta is a 12 hour casino themed hackathon hosted by progsu Get starteds Register at hacklanta.dev Join our discord to get announcements …

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