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Although now widely practiced, research on them remains fragmented, with limited integration between hackathon studies and hybrid collaboration theories. Existing strategies for in-person or online-only events often fail to address hybrid-specific issues, such as managing communication across physical and virtual spaces and ensuring balanced participation. Our work examines hybrid hackathons through the lens of hybrid collaboration theories, focusing on how organizers structure these events and how participants navigate associated challenges. We frame our analysis using established theories of hybrid collaboration, focusing on four key dimensions - synchronicity, physical distribution, dynamic transitions, and technological infrastructure - that shape collaboration in hybrid events. 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