Pre-registration opens October 23, 2025 and closes February 1, 2026. Pre-registration is not a requirement to participate in the competition. It is simply a benefit, which allows us to reach out with helpful tips and resources along the way and lets us know that you are interested in participating in the competition. Don’t have a team configured yet? No problem, you can still pre-register as an individual and form a team later! While team work is highly encouraged, individuals are also able to participate. If you have any questions along the way, reach out to us.