Cursor Boston Hack-a-Sprint
Inaugural in-person sprint — 50 builders, solo competition, co-hosted with inkbox.ai & Genesis Fund
You must register on both: Luma (for door entry) andthe website (for hackathon ranking & prizes). One without the other won't get you in.
How to participate
Two required registrations. If you only do one, you won't be on the list.
Luma handles door entry. The website handles your hackathon ranking and prize eligibility. You need both.
RSVP on Luma
Luma handles door entry and event logistics. You must RSVP there to attend.
Open LumaRegister on the website
Sign up here to join the hackathon leaderboard. Requires a Cursor Boston account with GitHub & Discord connected.
Go to website signupClimb the leaderboard
Merge PRs to the cursor-boston repo before the event to climb the rankings. Top 50 are eligible for $50 Cursor credit.
View repo on GitHubAbout This Event
We're thrilled to announce our inaugural Hack-a-Sprint, co-hosted with inkbox.ai and genesisfund.co. We're bringing together 50 developers for a fast-paced, solo competition.
Whether you're building something brand new or pushing the limits of your current project, this is your chance to code, compete, and connect with the Boston Cursor community. You will be fully fed and watered.
The Perks & Prizes
Guaranteed bounty: Every selected participant receives $50 in Cursor Credits. Prize pool: $1,200 total, split across six $200 Cursor Credit winning spots.
When & Where
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 Location: Back Bay, Boston — exact address is shown on Luma after your registration is approved.
The Schedule
4:00 PM — Meet, greet, and get set up. 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM — The Hack-a-Sprint. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Scoring and judging. Results use participants, judges, and AI; a detailed rubric will be shared soon.
How to Secure Your Spot
We have exactly 50 spots; everyone competes individually. Selection happens about one week before the event. Priority order:
1. Open source: Most merged PRs to github.com/rogerSuperBuilderAlpha/cursor-boston — get to work! 2. Community profile: Completed profile on cursorboston.com. 3. Discord: Member of the Cursor Boston Discord server. 4. Sign-up order: Early birds get the worm.
Registration is subject to host approval. Luma may ask you to verify token ownership with your wallet as part of checkout.
We qualify participants rigorously. If selected people don't meet criteria or drop out, we pull aggressively from the waitlist.
Get Involved
Didn't make the top 50? Join the waitlist — drop-outs happen. Want to judge instead? Contact the hosts on Luma.
More info is coming soon; don't wait to request your spot.
Topics Covered
Agenda
Meet, greet, and get set up
4:00 PM
Arrive, connect with fellow developers, and get ready to build
Hack-a-Sprint
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The main build period—code, compete, and ship
Scoring and Judging
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Results calculated by participants, judges, and AI
What to Bring
- Laptop and charger
- A project idea or problem you want to explore
- A willingness to build with new tools
Event Perks
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should apply?
Is this a team or solo competition?
Will food be provided?
Is the date and venue final?
What if I don't make the top 50?
Ready to compete?
Register on the website to lock in your leaderboard spot, then RSVP on Luma so you can get through the door.
Both are required. One without the other won't get you in.