Pikes Peak AM 2026

Forty-eight competitors assembled at the Hillside Community Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, for a packed slate of speedcubing action. Held on July 25, 2026, Pikes Peak AM 2026 delivered six full rounds of play across four official disciplines. For seasoned campaigners returning to top form on the regional stage, the day offered a proving ground to reassert their dominance. The single-day tournament tested quick turns, one-handed control, and puzzle versatility in equal measure.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew 47 competitors over two rounds, culminating in a fierce final. Zachary Bussey captured the title with a winning average of 9.32 seconds, anchored by the event best single of 8.06 seconds. Alfonsus Rahardjo kept the pressure on throughout the round, claiming second place with a 9.65 average. Truman Clack secured the third spot on the podium at 10.07. The fast-paced 3x3 results highlighted the steady precision required to navigate the classic Rubik's Cube under tournament pressure.

Sprint events moved just as quickly, starting with the 2x2x2 Cube. Jude Doland took command of the 43-player bracket, claiming victory with a sharp 1.83 average and setting the discipline best single at 1.26 seconds. Alfonsus Rahardjo earned his second silver podium of the day with an average of 2.00 seconds. Zachary Bussey rounded out the top three with an average of 3.00 seconds, confirming his strong multi-event presence at Pikes Peak AM 2026.

In the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, Anthony J. Telford delivered a masterclass in single-arm dexterity. Telford won the 24-competitor field with an average of 14.61 seconds, also registering the fastest single solve of the round at 12.32 seconds. Truman Clack followed in second place with a time of 16.87 seconds, while Jude Doland added a bronze to his day with an 18.20 average. The discipline rewarded pure technique and fingertip control across every turn.

The Clock competition brought a unique mechanical challenge to the floor for 27 entrants. Ben Tibbetts emerged as the clear winner, locking down the gold with a 5.43 average and posting the best single solve at 3.95 seconds. Olivia Schroeder took the second step on the podium with an average of 6.01 seconds. Miles Walcott finished closely behind in third position, posting a 6.28 average to complete an all-American podium sweep across the board.

Beyond the podium finishes, the cubing competition saw remarkable personal milestones from athletes pushing their limits. Tyler Anderson tackled four separate events, achieving a sixth-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube while cutting his 3x3x3 One-Handed mark down to 23.53 seconds, an improvement of 44.7 percent over his previous best. Adrian Conrrado took on three events and lowered his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 34.8 percent to 1:18.15. Santino Sandoval dropped his 3x3x3 Cube best by 20.4 percent to 17.19 seconds, while Zion Isaacs made a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a time of 43.88 seconds.

Other competitors similarly expanded their repertoire and logged significant gains at this WCA competition. Ryan Micke entered four events and posted a 2x2x2 Cube best of 2.53 seconds, improving by 31.3 percent. Eli Robinson made strides with a 21.72-second result in 3x3x3 One-Handed, dropping his previous record by 28.9 percent. Jamie King made a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 5.90 seconds, while Theodore Jago recorded a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed at 41.90 seconds. These breakthrough efforts formed an essential part of the weekend narrative.

Across every bracket, Pikes Peak AM 2026 demonstrated the depth of the regional speed cubing community in Colorado. With veteran competitors regaining their top form and newcomers logging critical stage experience, the single-day gathering offered high-quality competition from the first scramble to the final solve. As the 2026 season moves forward, the results established in Colorado Springs set a formidable standard for upcoming meets.