Wiki Run - Cognizance 2026
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📌 About the Event
Wikipedia is a vast ocean of knowledge, where every page is interconnected through hyperlinks. WikiRun is a unique event that challenges participants to navigate this web of connections from a given starting point to a specific ending point as quickly as possible. This exciting and intellectually stimulating competition will test your speed, strategy, and knowledge of Wikipedia’s structure.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate students of any discipline
- Team Size:
- Individual Participation
- Effort Level: Medium to High
- Based on multi-round elimination format, time-based navigation, knockout finals, and strict rule enforcement
- Submission Type:
- Live navigation challenge using only in-article Wikipedia hyperlinks within allotted time.
📅 Important Dates
Registration – Ongoing
Deadline – March 12, 2026
This contest is part of Cognizance 2026, held on 13th March 2026 – 15th March 2026.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
| Prize Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Prize Pool | ₹50,000 |
📑Problem Statement
🎯Execution Details
Rounds
- Two rounds:
- Preliminary Rounds
- Final Rounds Wiki-Run’26.docx
Preliminary Rounds
- Conducted in batches of 50 participants
- Time-limited navigation challenge
- Those who finish within time move to next round
- After second preliminary round, Top 8 proceed to Finals Wiki-Run’26.docx
Final Rounds (Knockout Style)
- Quarterfinals: Top 8 compete in pairs
- Semifinals: Top 4 compete
- Finals: Top 2 compete for championship title
📞Point of Contacts
Tanuj Yadav: +91 7206316338
Harshal: +91 9871543550