Don't DNF Dallas OR 2026

Tripp Peters delivered the most blistering single performance of the tournament by securing the Pyraminx title with a mark of 2.23 seconds. That razor-sharp finish set the tone for a dynamic day of competition where variety took center stage. Held at The Majestic Event Center in Dallas, Oregon, US on September 5, 2026, the event offered six distinct challenges that tested everything from rapid-fire turning on smaller puzzles to complex multi-layered mechanics and one-handed control. Competitors faced a relentless schedule requiring diverse skill sets across every single station.

The official 3x3 results brought thrilling action to the floor as William Greninger claimed victory in the standard 3x3x3 Cube event with a swift 6.91 timing. Greninger had to outpace stiff opposition, finishing just ahead of Ezra Fish at 7.13 and Hudson Allen Moore at 7.32. Enthusiasts following the classic Rubik's Cube format saw exceptional technical discipline on display throughout the day, reinforcing how demanding the standard puzzle remains even among a field packed with alternate events.

The range of events kept the pace energetic, spanning classic disciplines and specialized challenges. In the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, Hudson Allen Moore turned the tables to grab the top spot on the podium with a mark of 13.10. William Greninger took second place with a 14.29 result, while Ezra Fish earned third place at 14.58. This one-handed contest highlighted how different the mechanical demands are compared to standard two-handed solving, testing finger strength and table-sliding techniques in an intense cubing competition environment.

Bigger hardware brought another layer of complexity to Don't DNF Dallas OR 2026, where Ezra Fish emerged as the dominant force across extended solves. Fish captured first place in the 5x5x5 Cube with an impressive 52.96 finish, leaving William Greninger in second at 55.38 and Benjamin Gottschalk in third with a 1:05.35 effort. Fish followed that up by conquering the twelve-sided Megaminx, taking victory in 39.07 seconds ahead of Gottschalk at 51.62 and Enoch Kang at 56.16.

The compact formats delivered equal drama, with Ian Cantius Fredric representing India to capture the 2x2x2 Cube title in 1.46 seconds. Ezra Severson claimed the runner-up spot with 1.58, while Kinkajou Celeste Oren rounded out the podium at 2.09. Fredric also made a mark in the Pyraminx final, taking second place in 4.62 behind winner Tripp Peters, with Benjamin Gottschalk placing third at 5.28. Across the entire program, United States competitors collected 16 podium places while India secured 2.

Behind the headline winners, numerous competitors achieved remarkable milestones across the variety of puzzles on offer. Elliott Gardner delivered a massive personal best in the 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 1.11, which was 54.7 percent faster than their previous mark of 2.45, alongside a ninth-place finish in that event and a 10.3 percent improvement in 3x3x3 One-Handed to 18.34. Luca Russo took on three events and slashed their 2x2x2 Cube best by 53.6 percent to 5.24 while cutting their 3x3x3 Cube time by 43.8 percent to 24.16, in addition to putting up a 10.54 in their first ever attempt at Pyraminx. Laila Stenersen took on five events, achieving a best finish of 16th in Megaminx while cutting their personal best in that event by 38.3 percent down to 2:05.11, improving their 3x3x3 One-Handed to 35.84, and posting a 2.13 in their first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube. Dawson Galovin entered five events, recording a 1:27.32 in their first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube while setting a 27 percent personal best of 5.68 in Pyraminx to finish 13th.

The progress continued across the roster as Caleb Wilson logged a 6.55 in their first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube and reduced their Pyraminx best by 30.6 percent to 7.26. Avery Mellinger tackled all six events on the schedule, securing a 2:27.81 in their first ever attempt at Megaminx and taking a tenth off their 3x3x3 Cube best with a 9.51 mark. Elijah Tanner made Don't DNF Dallas OR 2026 their first WCA competition, taking on all six events and clocking a best finish of 12th in Megaminx with a 1:40.84, alongside first-ever competition marks of 4.14 in 2x2x2 Cube and 29.65 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Chris Perry also attended their first WCA competition, logging initial career marks of 9.70 in Pyraminx, 6.51 in 2x2x2 Cube, and 26.54 in 3x3x3 Cube.

The diverse schedule proved that modern speed cubing rewards versatility across multiple formats, from quick-turn pyramids to multi-layer dodecahedrons. Every competitor who stepped up to the tables in Oregon navigated a full spectrum of mechanical and mental challenges. Don't DNF Dallas OR 2026 provided a complete showcase of speedcubing breadth, leaving participants and organizers with a memorable day of racing in Dallas as the community looks ahead to the remainder of the 2026 season.