Cliffside Cubing Billings 2026

0.03 seconds was all that separated the top two finishers in Clock on September 19, 2026, delivering the most electrifying contest of Cliffside Cubing Billings 2026. Inside the MetraPark - First Interstate Arena, Marcus Kamen produced an 8.62 winning mark to edge past Elizabeth Cutting, who followed at a razor-thin 8.65. James Wang claimed third place with an 8.82 result, leaving the entire top three separated by only two tenths of a second. That razor-thin margin set the tone for an intense single-day cubing competition in Billings, Montana, USA, where every fraction of a second mattered.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest delivered premier speedcubing action with Derek Herrera capturing the title on a winning time of 7.16. Kamen followed closely in second place with an 8.66, while Abdel Issa secured third on a 9.59 mark. The classic Rubik's Cube division once again highlighted the fine margins separating the world's most disciplined solvers. Fans tracking the 3x3 results witnessed incredible dexterity throughout every solve as the finalists pushed their turning speeds to the limit.

Beyond the traditional three-layered puzzle, Abdel Issa staged a historic performance in 3x3x3 One-Handed to earn a Jordanian national record average of 14.09. That winning effort put Issa at the top of the podium ahead of Herrera at 14.75 and Kamen at 15.32. Across the seven disciplines scheduled at the WCA competition, competitors showed extraordinary command across both specialized and classic events, bringing high-stakes drama to the arena floor.

Derek Herrera added another triumph to his ledger in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a decisive 29.21 to take first place. Issa followed in second at 36.34, while Tye Gorder secured third place with a 41.95. Gorder quickly found the top step of the podium in the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a 2.84 to claim victory over Kamen at 3.02 and Herrera at 3.69. The back-and-forth battles between this leading group defined the upper tier of the standings across the entire schedule.

Marcus Kamen enjoyed a prolific run across the alternative formats, claiming the Skewb crown with a 5.35 ahead of Gorder at 6.33 and Issa at 7.48. Kamen followed that with a dominant 1.87 in Pyraminx to capture another victory, while Issa recorded 5.70 for second and Hank Nusse took third with 6.13. Across the entire day at Cliffside Cubing Billings 2026, the United States collected 11 podium spots, Jordan took 5, the Philippines secured 4, and Canada took 1.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones in Billings. Dustin Jacobson took on all seven events, delivering a 4th-place finish in Clock after a first ever attempt of 9.88, while slashing their Skewb personal best to 6.10, an improvement of 56.9 percent. Ariya Quinn Robinson completed six events, earning 5th in 3x3x3 One-Handed, tackling Pyraminx for the first time at 15.11 and Skewb at 11.85, and cutting their 4x4x4 Cube best to 42.60 to go 44.6 percent faster. Johnny Bruen achieved a 9th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube with a new personal best of 3.16, improving by 44.2 percent, alongside a 34.3 percent drop to 17.92 in the 3x3x3 Cube. Curtis Carter tackled five events, recording a 9th-place finish in Clock with an 18.86 first attempt, while also making first attempts in Pyraminx at 11.41 and 4x4x4 Cube at 3:14.22.

Other solvers embraced new challenges and recorded major breakthroughs across the competition floor. Laila Stenersen took on six events and earned a 10th-place finish in Skewb with an 11.75 initial attempt, also logging first tries in Pyraminx at 10.79 and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:04.73. Owen Emory Stark competed across seven events, reaching 6th in 2x2x2 Cube and setting a Clock personal best of 11.60, which was 25.4 percent faster than before. Angelo Fabozzi made their first WCA appearance across six events, posting an initial 57.46 in 3x3x3 One-Handed and a 12th-place finish in Skewb. Jack Dudas also debuted, recording a first 3x3x3 Cube time of 20.12 and finishing 14th in 4x4x4 Cube with an opening mark of 1:19.36.

The broad community spirit of speed cubing was evident across all seven events, uniting seasoned contenders and newcomers in the heart of Montana. With national marks broken and multiple finals decided by fractions of a second, Cliffside Cubing Billings 2026 provided a memorable showcase of technical precision and athletic focus in the 2026 calendar.