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 hackStoga 2026

March 21, 2026

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Join over a hundred hackers from around the tri-state area in attending hackStoga on March 21st, 2026!Whether you're a seasoned hacker or you're new to …

IN-PERSON Southwest MN Hacks

March 21, 2026

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About the challenge Southwest MN Hacks: Marshall Edition is Marshall's first-ever student hackathon. A beginner-friendly, 12-hour event where students come together to turn ideas into …

IN-PERSON HackDuke: Code For Good 2026

March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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About the challenge Code for Good 2026 is an in-person 24-hour hackathon running from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. Check-in is from 9-11am, but we …

IN-PERSON Vandyhacks XII

March 21, 2026

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As one of the largest hackathons in the south, this in-person event includes both student and company-led workshops, a career fair, games, events, full two-day …

IN-PERSON Seattle Divergent Hackathon

March 21, 2026

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About the challenge: The Seattle Divergent Hackathon, in partnership with Microsoft, is a full-day, in-person Hackathon for 100+ high school participants on March 21st, 2026. …

IN-PERSON HooHacks 2026

March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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Welcome to HooHacks, the premier hackathon at the University of Virginia! At our in-person Hackathon, you will have 24 hours (starting on March 21st at …

ONLINE Claude Hackathon x UVicHacks

March 21, 2026

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Main Description Anthropic's Claude Hackathon x UVicHacks is a one-day building competition hosted by the Claude Builder Club at the University of Victoria, in collaboration …

IN-PERSON HackHayward 2026

March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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Welcome to HackHayward 2026 HackHayward 2026, hosted at California State University, East Bay, is a 24-hour, in-person collegiate hackathon centered on the theme “Build With …

IN-PERSON LancerHacks IX

March 21, 2026

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We want our attendees to be pushed towards innovation and creating products that will benefit others in creative and unique ways. We will include workshops, …

ONLINE 305 Hack Spr26 | SubmissionPortal | [email protected]

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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🔝 🔝 305 Hack Spring 2026 | Devpost Submission Portal ONLYRegister at 305hackspring2026.vercel.app Announcing 305 Hack: Spring 2026 EditionHosted by CODE CRUNCH, ColorStack at FIU, …

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