MATHCOUNTS is a nationwide middle‑school math enrichment and competition program that challenges students through three progressive levels of contests: Chapter, State, and National. Each February, thousands of sixth‑, seventh‑, and eighth‑grade students begin at the Chapter level—competing as individuals or as part of a team—in fast‑paced problem‑solving rounds for the chance to advance.
Top performers from the local Chapter competitions move on to the Ohio Competition in March—an exciting, high‑energy event that brings together the state’s strongest mathletes to celebrate their hard work and compete for the opportunity to represent Ohio at the prestigious National MATHCOUNTS Competition. The top four individuals at the Ohio State Competition earn the honor of advancing to Nationals, where they will compete against the best teams from across the country.
Together, the Chapter, State, and National levels create a powerful pathway that builds confidence, fosters collaboration, and inspires a lifelong love of mathematics.
CHAPTER & STATE COMPETITION SEARCH | MATHCOUNTS Foundation
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2026 STATE COMPETITION DATA:
WHERE: The OhioMATHCOUNTS competition is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Schedule: Check-in runs from 8:30-10:00 AM. Testing begins at 10:45 AM. The day should close by 4:00 PM.
RULES: To compete, students must be registered as part of a team or as an individual. Only registered (paid) students may compete. It is of utmost importance that the coaches and mathletes are familiar with the MATHCOUNTS School Handbook, particularly the section entitled "MATHCOUNTS COMPETITIONS." We will be abiding by these rules regarding eligible participants, substitutions, etc.
SPECIAL NEEDS: We need to know of any special needs of the participants as soon as possible. Please call the Engineers Foundation of Ohio at 614-223-1177 with this information.
LUNCHES: The coaches and mathletes will be provided with lunch free of charge.
QUESTIONS: For any questions concerning OhioMATHCOUNTS, please contact the Engineers Foundation of Ohio via phone (614-223-1177) or e-mail (efo@ohioengineer.com).
DIRECTIONS TO OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY:
For GPS: Tuttle Garage, 2050 Tuttle Park Pl., Columbus, OH 43210
Preferred Paid Parking is at Tuttle Garage or Surface Lot Adjacent to Ohio Stadium.
From the West: Take I-70 East. Keep Left onto I-670 East toward Airport. Take Exit 2B onto OH-315 North. Take Exit 4 Lane Ave / Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto W Lane Ave toward Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto Tuttle Park Pl. Destination, Tuttle Parking Garage, will be on your Left. (Ohio Stadium Surface Lot will be on Right.)
From Port Columbus International Airport: Take I-670 West towards US-62 West / Columbus. Take Exit 2B onto OH-315 North. Take Exit 4 Lane Ave / Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto W Lane Ave toward Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto Tuttle Park Pl. Destination, Tuttle Parking Garage, will be on your Left. (Ohio Stadium Surface Lot will be on Right)
From the South: Take I-71 North, Continue on OH-315 North toward I-70 West. Take Exit 4 Lane Ave / Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto W Lane Ave toward Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto Tuttle Park Pl. Destination, Tuttle Parking Garage, will be on your Left. (Ohio Stadium Surface Lot will be on Right)
From the North: Take 1-71 south to Exit 112 toward Hudson St/ Hospital onto Silver Dr. Turn Right onto E. Hudson St. Turn Left onto Summit St (US-23 South). Turn Right onto E. Lane Ave. Turn Left onto Tuttle Park Pl. Destination, Tuttle Parking Garage, will be on your Left. (Ohio Stadium Surface Lot will be on Right)
From the East: Take I-70 West to Exit 99C Rich St/Town St onto OH-315 North. Take Exit 4 Lane Ave / Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto W Lane Ave toward Ohio State Univ. Turn Right onto Tuttle Park Pl. Destination, Tuttle Parking Garage, will be on your Left. (Ohio Stadium Surface Lot will be on Right)
Once you are parked, please go to Hitchcock Hall (2070 Neil Ave.) for check-in in the Conference Room.
For the latest traffic routing information, please visit www.ohgo.com or www.pavingtheway.org.
