Honolulu Uaki a Makapō 2026

The quiet study spaces of the Mānoa Public Library gave way to rapid clicking and precision solving as competitors assembled for a full schedule of specialised puzzles. Sixteen competitors gathered on January 25, 2026, creating a focused atmosphere across nine rounds of action. Honolulu Uaki a Makapō 2026 welcomed enthusiasts across seven distinct events, offering a challenging arena for specialists in big cubes, mechanical clock dials, one-handed turning, and blindfolded disciplines. The venue provided an intimate setting for speedcubing excellence in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

United States competitors made an emphatic statement by claiming all twenty-one podium positions available throughout the day. Across seven disciplines, the domestic field demonstrated exceptional depth and consistency. Whether tackling the complex mechanical facets of Clock or managing the immense concentration required for blindfolded memory tasks, American cubers occupied every step of the rostrum. The clean sweep highlighted the skill within the region, giving the host nation complete control of the awards table from the initial rounds through to the late-afternoon finals.

Mitchell Lane emerged as a standout performer in the big cube categories, securing two major victories. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Lane posted a winning average of 2:04.78 and a top single of 1:56.38 to lead the ten-competitor field, finishing ahead of Kolby K. Odo with 2:11.92 and Enzo Xuan with 2:32.51. Lane followed up that success on the 7x7x7 Cube, taking first place with a 2:50.90 average and a single of 2:47.89. Odo secured second place on 7x7x7 with 3:49.65, while Jaden Matsunaka claimed third with 4:21.58.

Enzo Xuan delivered matching excellence in his own specialty disciplines, collecting top honours in both Megaminx and 3x3x3 One-Handed. In the Megaminx final, Xuan recorded a winning average of 48.72 and a best single of 42.21, outpacing Lane who finished second in 1:03.06 and Jack Okazaki in third at 1:19.61. The one-handed event produced an equally thrilling conclusion across two rounds. Xuan took the title with a 19.30 average, holding off Lane who finished runner-up at 19.58, while Okazaki rounded out the podium in third with 22.23.

The blindfolded events tested memory and execution, with David Akamine capturing top honours in both categories. Akamine won the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event with a single of 54.04, finishing ahead of Preston Chambers with 2:26.62 and Shelley Chang with 3:11.26. Akamine proved just as effective in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, securing victory by solving 14 out of 20 cubes in a time of 52:56. Elsewhere, Jack Okazaki secured the Clock title across two rounds, averaging 7.21 with a best single of 7.01, finishing ahead of Xuan at 9.04 and Lane at 9.38.

Beyond the title races, Honolulu Uaki a Makapō 2026 provided an important proving ground for several competitors achieving personal milestones and trying new events. Theo Masahiro Hirano took on five events and posted a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 19.14, cutting four percent off his previous mark of 19.93, while also setting a 6x6x6 Cube personal best of 3:55.15, taking fourth in one-handed, and recording an initial 7x7x7 Cube attempt of 8:45.23. Anthony Carrillo logged a 6x6x6 Cube personal best of 2:26.48, five percent faster than his prior 2:34.16, alongside a 7x7x7 Cube personal best of 4:32.51, tackling five events with a best finish of fourth in Clock. Trevor Roberts entered two events, registering his first attempt on the 6x6x6 Cube at 3:20.20 and his first 7x7x7 Cube attempt at 5:13.48 to place seventh. Connor Thurman placed fourth in 7x7x7 Cube with a first attempt of 4:35.33 while also completing his initial 6x6x6 Cube try in 2:51.84.

The breakthroughs continued across various disciplines throughout the venue. Huxley Kyzer tackled three events, achieving a tenth-place finish in Megaminx while recording a first attempt at Clock in 16.97 and a first 3x3x3 One-Handed effort of 49.04. Ku'uipo Tahiti'a Smith entered Megaminx for the first time, achieving a mark of 2:33.18 to place ninth. Daniel Hayes competed in Megaminx and finished sixth, while Chris Martin took on five separate events and earned a weekend best of seventh in Megaminx. These individual benchmarks added substantial depth to the competitive program.

Every WCA competition provides a platform for solvers to test their abilities, and this cubing competition in Honolulu proved no exception. While standard 3x3 results often capture attention at mainstream gatherings, this weekend showed the unique depth of specialized puzzles. From the multi-layered layers of big cubes to the delicate turning required for speed cubing on Clock, solvers displayed immense versatility. The gathering concluded having demonstrated the breadth of talent across Hawaii.

As the tables were cleared at the library, the local community looked back on a busy day of Rubik's Cube mastery and specialized puzzle disciplines. Honolulu Uaki a Makapō 2026 gave sixteen solvers the chance to push their personal boundaries in front of fellow enthusiasts. With full podium sweeps, strong milestone marks, and demanding multi-blind conquests in the books, the competitors closed out the day in Honolulu with pride and momentum for the remainder of the 2026 season.