Two participant tracks
- Secondary students — grades 7–12 (US or equivalent)
- University students — undergraduate, graduate & PhD candidates
Nurturing the next generation of innovators and connecting our community coast to coast.
Promoting STEM interdisciplinary education, innovation, collaboration, and communication skills among youth — by having participants create technology projects and products.
Participants gain recognition on national and international stages, networking opportunities with scientists and entrepreneurs, and potential advantages for college admissions and career advancement — all while fostering innovative and creative young minds through peer interaction and expert mentorship.
A team-oriented rally on real roads, powered by a modern cloud tracking & scoring app — connecting participants across America, from New York City to Los Angeles.
Miles, coast to coast
Regional teams
Days of competition
ET start, Sept 1
Teams collectively cover 2,500 miles from New York City to Los Angeles, tracked live on a cloud-based scoring app.
Participants are organized into 10 regional teams based on their home province or current residence in China, each with a designated team leader.
Registration closes Aug 31 · Competition runs Sept 1–15 · Award ceremony Oct 14–15 at the 30th CAST-USA Annual Convention.
Open to CAST-USA members, their families, relatives, and friends. The race ends once the collective 2,500-mile distance is completed.