March 21, 2026 • Marshall, MN

SouthwestMN Hacks
Marshall Edition

A beginner-friendly 12-hour build day where students and creators come together to turn ideas into real projects. No experience needed—just curiosity and enthusiasm!

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Beginner Friendly

Never coded before? No problem. We'll have mentors and workshops to help you get started.

Build Together

Form teams of 1-4, collaborate with peers, and make new friends in the local tech community.

Win Prizes

Compete for awards in multiple tracks and get recognized for your creativity and innovation.

What is a Hackathon?

A hackathon is a creative marathon where people come together to build something amazing in a short amount of time. Think of it as a hands-on workshop meets friendly competition.

You'll spend 12 hours designing, coding, and presenting a project—whether it's an app, website, hardware prototype, or creative solution to a real problem. Along the way, you'll learn new skills, meet mentors, and have fun!

Choose Your Track

Pick a challenge that excites you, or build something completely unique!

Community & Main Street

Build solutions that strengthen local businesses and bring neighbors together.

Local DirectoryEvent FinderShop Local App

Student Life

Create tools and experiences that make campus life easier and more connected.

Study BuddyCampus MapCourse Planner

AI & Automation

Harness the power of AI and automation to solve problems in creative ways.

AI ChatbotSmart AssistantAuto Scheduler

Event Details

Date
March 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location
SMSU, Marshall MN
Team Size
1-4 people

Schedule Preview

A full day of building, learning, and fun!

8:00 AM

Check-in & Breakfast

Arrive, grab breakfast, and meet other participants

9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Kickoff, team formation, and track introductions

10:00 AM

Hacking Begins!

Start building your projects with mentor support

12:30 PM

Lunch Break

Recharge with provided lunch and snacks

5:00 PM

Submissions Due

Final touches and project submissions close

6:00 PM

Demos & Judging

Present your work to judges and peers

7:30 PM

Awards & Closing

Celebrate winners and wrap up the day

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