Corvallis, Oregon – Since 1993
Graand Kinetic Challenge
For the fun of it!
May 17–18, 2026
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What is this beautiful madness?
The Graand Kinetic Challenge is Corvallis’ annual celebration of human-powered, all-terrain art. Teams build wild contraptions that must travel over roads, sand, mud, and even float down the Willamette River!
Part engineering marvel, part rolling sculpture, and 100% Oregon weird, these kinetic creations compete for glory, not speed. It’s three days of creative chaos where art meets athletics and everyone wins.
THE GAUNTLET
5 miles. 4 terrains. Infinite possibilities for chaos.
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The Grasslands
Start strong on smooth terrain. Build speed while you can – you’ll need the momentum!
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Sand Trap Canyon
Where dreams of speed go to die. Deep sand tests your engineering – and your patience.
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The Mud Pit
Legendary. Infamous. Unavoidable. Bring spare clothes and abandon hope.
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Willamette Float
Hope your contraption floats! The river decides who makes it to the finish.
Pro tip: Past winners have completed the course in everything from shopping carts to cardboard tanks. The only limit is your imagination (and physics).
Race Weekend 2026
May 17 & 18, 2026
Saturday, May 17
- 8:00 AM Team Check-in
- 10:30 AM Driver’s Meeting
- 12:00 PM RACE START!
- 3:00 PM River Float
- 5:00 PM Awards Ceremony
Sunday, May 18
- 9:00 AM Open Exhibition
- 11:00 AM People’s Choice Voting
- 12:00 PM Build Workshop
- 2:00 PM People’s Choice Award
- 3:00 PM Festival Wrap-up
Ready to race?
Join the Madness
Register your team for the 2026 race. Build something amazing, ridiculous, or amazingly ridiculous!
Help make it happen
Volunteer
Be part of the magic! We need course marshals, timekeepers, and enthusiastic cheerers.
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Help keep this tradition alive! Your support makes the impossible possible.
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Making the impossible possible since 1993
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