ACE Team Information

ACE Team Information

Team Registration

Electrathon is a combination of the words Electric and Marathon. Electrathon is a one-hour endurance event for single-passenger electric-powered cars using no more than 73lb of lead-acid batteries.

The Alamo City Electrathon (ACE Race) is a National Sanctioned Electrathon Event with Electrathon America, one of twelve in the nation. This invitational event is exclusive to students enrolled in academic institutions with a STEAM/CTE curriculum. Teams are required to abide by the rules and regulations in the Electrathon America Handbook and ACE addendum.

Teams will go through a series of electrical, mechanical, driver, and dynamic inspections on Friday, April 19, before race day on April 20. On race day, teams will participate in two one-hour races, and the team with the most laps combined from the two races wins.

ACE will take place on April 11, 2026, Location to Be Announced Soon.

Teams must be composed of no more than 10 students in grades 9th-12th and at least one Academic Advisor. We encourage teams to establish their own “booster” fundraising bank accounts to avoid delays associated with government procurement spending processes.

Registation opens at the End of Feb. 2026

Register your Team HERE

A Letter to Team Advisors

Greetings ACE Advisors,

On behalf of the SoTX Foundation and the South Texas Business Partnership, I want to thank you for your continued participation and commitment to the Alamo City Electrathon. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built with our schools and are excited to continue this important work together.

As we prepare for the 8th Alamo City Electrathon, we are pleased to announce that Forrest Hawthorn will once again serve as our ACE Series Race Director. Forrest works directly with our organization and plays a key role in race operations and safety. We value his experience and leadership and look forward to another successful year working alongside him and your teams.

To help schools plan and prepare, vehicle classes for the 8th Alamo City Electrathon are:

  • Rookie Class – For first-year schools only, using kit cars built by new programs.
  • Standard Class – Open to any vehicle that meets Electrathon America rules and uses lead-acid batteries (24–36v).
  • Open Class – Allows vehicles using lithium-ion or higher-voltage systems (48v and up). Cars in this class will undergo additional scrutineering to ensure compliance with enhanced safety requirements.

The 8th Alamo City Electrathon will take place on April 11, 2026, with the location to be announced soon. Thanks to the support of our partners—including Toyota TX, International, CPS Energy, and many others—this event remains free for participating schools.

Last year was a great success, with strong student engagement and team participation, and we are excited to build on that momentum for an even stronger 2026 event.

We look forward to a great year ahead and continuing to work alongside you to provide meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences for your students.

Warm regards,

Rebecca J. Viagran

President & CEO
SoTX Foundation & South Texas Business Partnership

 

Helpful Resources

  • Liability Release Form
  • Vehicle Inspection Form
  • ACE Inspection Stations