Challenge Details

In TopCoder Marathon Match events, the system will be testing submissions for optimization according to the scoring criteria outlined in the problem statement that is associated with this event. Each event may have a different scoring mechanism. Competitors will have to understand the scoring mechanism in order to effectively compete. Participants may submit code written in one of the following languages: Java, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET, or Python.

Once the submission phase of a Marathon Match has ended, final testing will run and may take several days to complete. Upon completion of final testing, the final results will become available in the Marathon Match Archive on the web site. Competitors will be able to see the test case details, other competitors' submissions, and all final results. For rated events, the ratings will be adjusted once results are final.

For more details on the Marathon Match format, click here

There will be up to $3000 in total prize money awarded to the five (5) highest scoring members who are citizens of the United States.

1st	$1500
2nd	$750
3rd	$400
4th	$250
5th	$100

The competition is open to all members who are at least 18 years of age who are U.S. citizens.

You are not eligible for this Competition if you are on the Specially Designated National list promulgated and amended, from time to time, by the United States Department of the Treasury.