Longmont Open 2026

In blindfolded speedcubing, a single lapse in memorisation or execution wipes out an entire attempt, and the fine margin between victory and failure was on full display in the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event as Luke Meszar captured the title with a rapid single solve of 27.55 seconds. Because mean-of-3 formats demand absolute perfection across every attempt to register an overall average, incomplete solves left Meszar with an official average of DNF. Yet his blistering single stood untouched at the top of the standings among 28 entrants, while Jason Hammerman secured second place in 48.75 seconds and Brayden Wroten claimed third in 56.72 seconds.

The single-day WCA competition unfolded on June 13, 2026, bringing together 88 competitors at Altona Middle School in Longmont, Colorado, USA. Across nine rounds in five distinct events, participants tackled puzzles ranging from standard twisty challenges to intricate multi-faceted polyhedra. Longmont Open 2026 provided an intense stage for seasoned contenders and newcomers alike, drawing a competitive crowd from across the region to celebrate the sport of speed cubing in 2026.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube event, Jack Bellomy delivered a commanding performance across three rounds to secure first place against a field of 87 competitors. Bellomy posted a winning average of 7.24 seconds, punctuated by a best single of 6.69 seconds. Noah Wakefield earned the runner-up position with an average of 7.92 seconds, while Oliver Michael Sitja Sichel rounded out the top three with an 8.35 average. These decisive 3x3 results capped a day of intense racing on the traditional Rubik's Cube.

Bellomy continued his exceptional form in Megaminx, navigating the complex twelve-sided puzzle across a single round of 53 competitors to take the win. His average of 34.36 seconds and a best single solve of 29.40 seconds placed him well clear of the rest of the field. Evan Wilson followed in second place with an average of 46.97 seconds, narrowly edging out Brayden Wroten, who finished third with an average of 47.01 seconds.

Brayden Wroten took center stage across the remaining disciplines, logging two victories and reaching the podium in four separate events throughout Longmont Open 2026. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Wroten captured first place with an average of 31.70 seconds and a best single effort of 24.56 seconds across two rounds of 62 entrants, ahead of Jack Roe in 34.08 seconds and Raymos Castillo in 34.28 seconds. Wroten also dominated the Clock event, producing an average of 4.06 seconds and a single of 3.50 seconds over two rounds with 55 competitors to finish ahead of Kaemon Vita at 4.86 seconds and Bellomy at 5.57 seconds.

Beyond the championship races, personal milestones defined the atmosphere of the cubing competition. William Cole Weeks achieved the largest single jump of the day, cutting his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 60.2 percent down to 19.11 seconds, well below his previous 47.97 mark. Duncan Larson tackled four separate events, lowering his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 45.3 percent to 1:30.97, dropping his Clock mark by 44.4 percent to 18.88 seconds, and taking on his first ever Megaminx attempt with a time of 2:34.37. Martin Faut dropped his 4x4x4 Cube record by 41.7 percent to 52.98 seconds, while Eli Robinson improved his Clock personal best by 39.9 percent to 11.76 seconds.

Fresh challenges and event debuts brought further breakthroughs across the board. Linden Doern improved their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 36 percent to 25.29 seconds and logged first-ever attempts in both 4x4x4 Cube at 2:39.97 and Megaminx at 4:48.63. Everett Hogan improved his 3x3x3 Cube best by 30.5 percent down to 9.48 seconds and set his first Megaminx mark at 2:03.90. First-time tournament entrants also made their presence felt, with Sunny Townsend taking on three events, achieving an 18th place finish in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a 4:29.56 debut while also recording an opening 3x3x3 solve of 7.77 seconds. Evan Gopinath took on three events in his first competition appearance, logging opening marks in 3x3x3 Cube at 42.64, 4x4x4 Cube at 4:34.42, and Megaminx at 7:47.16.

The 15 podium places across the five disciplines were all claimed by competitors representing the United States, underscoring the depth of talent present at the venue. With fast turnarounds across nine rounds of competitive solving, Longmont Open 2026 proved to be an outstanding showcase of technical precision and athletic focus, setting a high standard for the upcoming calendar of regional speedcubing events.