The legendary beaker mugs are coveted prizes

A Team Competition for sixth-form students 

Chemistry Race 2026 will be on 7 February

Cambridge Chemistry Race is a chemistry competition for teams of three to five sixth-form pupils with the teams racing against each other to solve unusual chemistry problems. Problems are marked by our examiners in real time and a live leader-board is on display. Whoever gets the most points within the time limit wins!

All non-electronic resources are allowed as the problems are set to test understanding of principles rather than knowledge.

Chemistry-themed prizes (including the legendary beaker mugs) are awarded to the three top teams.

Chemistry Race is an international competition that originated at the University of Pardubice, Czechia.

Find out more or sign-up for email updates on the Chemistry Race website.

Organisers at the 2020 competition.