diff --git a/src/modules/subathons/component.py b/src/modules/subathons/component.py
index 2536dc9..0cc1519 100644
--- a/src/modules/subathons/component.py
+++ b/src/modules/subathons/component.py
@@ -70,10 +70,13 @@ class ActiveSubathon:
         return self.runningdata is not None
 
     async def check_cap(self):
-        score = await self.get_score()
-        time_earned = self.get_score_time(score)
-        total_time = self.subathondata.initial_time + time_earned
-        return total_time >= self.subathondata.timecap
+        if not (cap := self.subathondata.timecap):
+            return False
+        else:
+            score = await self.get_score()
+            time_earned = self.get_score_time(score)
+            total_time = self.subathondata.initial_time + time_earned
+            return total_time >= cap
 
     async def pause(self):
         if not self.running: