Cube Against Cancer Franklin 2026

Micah Morrison delivered the standout performance at Cube Against Cancer Franklin 2026, putting together a commanding victory in the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event. Morrison achieved a winning average of 46.97 seconds alongside the fastest single solve of the discipline at 30.96 seconds, successfully navigating the complex memorisation and execution requirements without visual feedback. Jared Stinson secured the runner-up spot in the event with a time of 2:17.80, while Julius Achilles Wilson rounded out the top three with 3:00.98. The single-round contest featured nine competitors testing their precision at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

The 5x5x5 Cube event also highlighted the technical depth of the schedule in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. Jared Stinson claimed the top step of the podium in the big-cube showdown, logging a winning average of 52.10 seconds and delivering the round's best single time of 49.62 seconds. The battle for first place was extraordinarily close, as Dominic Redisi took second place with a 52.29-second average, finishing just fractions of a second behind Stinson. Micah Morrison added another top finish to his day by capturing third place with an average of 56.58 seconds across the field of 39 entrants.

The Pyraminx competition brought fast-paced turning to the lineup, drawing 63 participants across two rounds of play. Roland Ababat captured the title with a tournament-winning average of 2.69 seconds, also putting up the event benchmark single of 2.30 seconds. Knox Chambers took the second position on the podium with an average of 2.94 seconds, while Rowan Stough secured third place with an average of 3.02 seconds. The event showcased rapid fingertricks and brief inspection phases, rounding out a packed slate of specialty events at this WCA competition.

Held on May 30, 2026, Cube Against Cancer Franklin 2026 gathered 77 competitors to contest five distinct events across nine total rounds. The gathering offered a balanced roster of traditional puzzles and specialised formats, drawing enthusiasts of speedcubing from across the region to Franklin. Every single podium placement across all five events on the schedule was earned by competitors representing the United States, making it a comprehensive clean sweep for the home delegation over the course of the one-day competition.

Beyond the podium battles, several competitors achieved meaningful breakthroughs on the competition floor. Micah Sumida made a first ever attempt at the 5x5x5 Cube with a mark of 1:33.07, took a career-best 19th place in that event, and cut 44.6 percent off their Pyraminx personal best to post a 3.54. Fox Weatherman tackled four events, recording a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 2:32.04, improving their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 28.8 percent down to 1.95, and cutting their 3x3x3 Cube time by 14.9 percent to 10.64 on the way to a 12th-place finish in the 2x2x2 Cube. Jayce Felix registered a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 4.49, a first Pyraminx attempt of 15.68, and a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 15.12, which was 18.3 percent faster than before. Samuel Simpson took on four events, logging a first 5x5x5 Cube attempt of 2:14.79 for 27th place while lowering personal marks in 2x2x2 Cube to 4.12 and Pyraminx to 6.83.

The personal milestones continued across the scorecards in Franklin. Benjamin Rader carved 47.8 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube best to stop the clock at 5.99 seconds and improved their 3x3x3 Cube standard by 9 percent to 23.53. Jude Rader put up a first official attempt at Pyraminx of 13.56 seconds while lowering their 3x3x3 Cube benchmark by 17.4 percent down to 27.17. First-time speed cubing entrants also made their debuts, with Keegan Crowell entering four events, posting a first 3x3x3 Cube mark of 20.33, a first 2x2x2 Cube time of 3.97, a first Pyraminx result of 11.10, and finishing 36th in 5x5x5 Cube. Josiah Wiggins similarly debuted across four events, logging a 35th-place finish in 5x5x5 Cube at 4:16.06 alongside first-ever times of 2.28 in 2x2x2 Cube and 18.70 in 3x3x3 Cube.

The 2x2x2 Cube discipline produced blistering pace across two rounds, featuring 70 entrants chasing sub-two-second averages. Sujan Feist earned the victory with an average of 1.08 seconds, highlighted by the quickest single solve of the entire discipline at 0.68 seconds. Caleb Chen followed closely in second place with an average of 1.31 seconds, while Matias Marcantoni-Nunez claimed third place with a 1.36-second mark. The explosive solves on the pocket puzzle delivered some of the sharpest moments of the entire cubing competition.

The main classic Rubik's Cube bracket served as the largest draw of the weekend, testing 76 participants over three elimination rounds. Caleb Chen secured the 3x3x3 Cube title with a winning average of 5.97 seconds, backed by a tournament-low single solve of 5.08 seconds. Matias Marcantoni-Nunez finished right behind in the runner-up spot with an average of 6.08 seconds, while Nicolás Sánchez earned the third spot on the podium by recording a 7.01-second average. The final 3x3 results served as a fitting conclusion to a busy schedule.

With 77 competitors and 15 total podium awards distributed across the day, Cube Against Cancer Franklin 2026 provided an eventful showcase of diverse puzzles and technical solving styles. From the silent concentration of blindfolded solving to the mechanical demands of the 5x5x5 Cube and the rapid turns of the shorter events, the tournament closed another chapter of competitive action in Franklin as solvers shift focus toward their upcoming goals.