HACK THE TRACK
Kentucky's First High School Student Hackathon
Build Solutions. Change Communities. Win Prizes.
Our mission is to provide students with hands-on coding experiences, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive community where innovation thrives. We believe that every student deserves access to quality technology education and real-world problem-solving experiences.
Through Hack the Track, we're building bridges between students, industry professionals, and educational institutions, creating lasting connections that will shape Kentucky's tech future.
2025 Community Challenge Tracks
Students created apps and websites that tackled community challenges in these tracks:
Environmental & Infrastructure
Sustainability, climate action, green technology
Housing Accessibility
Affordability, accessibility, community development
Public Safety
Community safety, emergency response, crime prevention
Downtown Revitalization
Economic development, business growth, urban renewal
Education
Learning accessibility, educational technology, student resources
What Participants Received
Cash Prizes
Real money awarded to winning teams
Media Recognition
TV, newspapers, and online coverage
Mentorship
Skill development opportunities with industry experts
All Meals Provided
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks throughout the event
2025 Event Details
When
September 5-6, 2025
24 hours of coding
Where
Story
828 East Market
Louisville, KY
Who
Students grades 8-12
in the Kentuckiana region
Teams of 2-6 members
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