The Monthly Tricycle Haiku Challenge A project of Tricycle About At seventeen syllables, haiku is the shortest poem in world literature. It is now also the most popular form of poetry in the world, written in nearly every language. And yet, as haiku has spread internationally, one of the most important aspects of the tradition has largely been lost—the community of poets. In Europe and the United States, haiku is often regarded as the domain of literary elites, but this is not the case in Japan, where haiku is deeply rooted in communal activity. Millions of amateur Japanese poets belong to haiku groups (clubs, really), which are sponsored by different “schools” of haiku, each with its own magazine. Most daily and weekly newspapers carry a haiku column featuring poems submitted by their subscribers, sometimes on the front page. To help bring back this social dimension, we are inviting our readers to participate in the monthly Tricycle Haiku Challenge. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Monthly Tricycle Haiku Challenge's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Poetry Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 14 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Exactly 3 lines.Poetry Forms:Haiku (or related).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Seasons/Holidays: Seasons. Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @tricyclemagX (Twitter) @tricyclemag Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Monthly Tricycle Haiku Challenge Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 31 min | 37.2 mean avg | 36.0 median | 47 max days (5.5 std dev) Pending 2 responses are pending (22 min | 43.0 mean avg | 43.0 median | 64 max days waiting | 29.7 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 02 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:29 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 03 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only