| Category | Period | Key Details | Recruitment Deadline | Pre-Onboarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break 1 (4 weeks) | Jan 5, 2026 (Mon) – Feb 1, 2026 (Sun) | Previous cycle wrap-up & Cycle 1 preparation | - | - |
| Cycle 1 (22 weeks) | Feb 2, 2026 (Mon) – Jul 5, 2026 (Sun) | 1st Half Race (Focused on Semester 1) | Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) | Jan 31, 2026 (Sat) |
| Break 2 (4 weeks) | Jul 6, 2026 (Mon) – Aug 2, 2026 (Sun) | Cycle 1 wrap-up & Cycle 2 recruitment | - | - |
| Cycle 2 (22 weeks) | Aug 3, 2026 (Mon) – Jan 3, 2027 (Sun) | 2nd Half Race (Focused on Semester 2) | Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) | Aug 1, 2026 (Sat) |
Time (UTC): For each period, the window opens at 15:00 (UTC) on the start date and closes at 14:59 (UTC) on the end date.
Cycle 1
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Cycle 2
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