Run & Cube 5K Cubikon NH 2026

The competition hall at Delta Dental Two buzzed with focused energy as 33 competitors took their places on July 15, 2026. Across four fast-paced rounds in four official events, the venue welcomed local speedcubers and visiting contenders alike. Running mats, timers, and puzzle covers lined the solving stations in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, setting the stage for a concentrated day of speedcubing action. Competitors gathered to test their skills in front of home supporters, turning an ambitious single-day meet into an intense showcase of regional dexterity.

The focal point of the gathering was the classic 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube, where the home crowd watched Charles Amarello deliver an authoritative victory. Amarello posted a winning average of 8.50 seconds along with the round best single solve of 7.49 seconds, topping a competitive field of 28 entrants. The official 3x3 results confirmed United States competitor Saisabari Ramesh in second place with an average of 8.68, while Abdel Issa of Jordan earned third place with a mark of 8.75. The tight margins at the top kept the room captivated throughout the final turns.

Charles Amarello was far from finished after securing the main crown at Run & Cube 5K Cubikon NH 2026. Stepping up to 3x3x3 One-Handed, Amarello completed an impressive double victory by recording a first-place average of 14.73 seconds and a best single of 13.60. Will Russo pushed hard for the top step, taking runner-up honours with a strong average of 14.79 seconds, while Abdel Issa rounded out the podium in third at 18.19 seconds.

The one-handed event also produced the record-breaking highlight of the entire cubing competition. Jordan representative Abdel Issa delivered a dazzling single solve of 10.48 seconds, establishing a new national record for Jordan. That landmark solve electrified the arena, adding an international milestone to a tournament largely dominated by American contenders, who claimed 10 of the 12 podium spots awarded over the course of the day.

Beyond the podium battles, the heart of the tournament emerged in the personal breakthroughs achieved by determined participants. Tim Kulchitsky achieved a dramatic turnaround in 3x3x3 One-Handed, setting a personal best of 31.72 seconds that was 65.6 percent faster than his previous best of 1:32.09. Will DeCapua entered three events, taking on his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 24.19, his first Clock solve at 19.79, and setting a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 11.61, which was 39.8 percent faster than before. Robert Riis tackled all four events, slashing his Pyraminx personal best by 38.4 percent down to 4.97 seconds, improving his Clock best by 33.9 percent to 8.89 seconds, and lowering his One-Handed best to 22.86.

Other competitors marked major firsts across the board at this WCA competition. Bennett Caliendo tackled his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 47.32 and trimmed his Clock personal best by 21.7 percent to 16.96 seconds on the way to a 12th-place finish. Alden Townsend took on his first one-handed solve with a time of 1:04.84 and notched a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 10.64, improving by 15.4 percent. Camden Gattie tried One-Handed for the first time, logging a mark of 32.58 to place 13th, while improving his 3x3x3 Cube best to 15.12. Jackson Bennett cut his Clock best by 14.8 percent down to 13.29 seconds to secure eighth place in Pyraminx. First-time participant Lana J. Salie-Crouter took on all four events, completing her first ever official 3x3x3 Cube solve in 23.99 seconds and her first Pyraminx solve in 7.94.

Specialised puzzles rounded out the roster at Run & Cube 5K Cubikon NH 2026, where Saisabari Ramesh delivered a dominant run in Pyraminx. Ramesh claimed victory with a winning average of 3.17 seconds and a tournament-best single of 2.27 across a 24-competitor bracket. Will Russo took second with an average of 4.75, narrowly edging Lucas Svirsky, who finished third with an average of 4.79 seconds.

In the Clock event, Charlie McEneaney took command of the 20-competitor field, securing first place with a smooth winning average of 5.37 seconds and a single of 4.49. Carson Claud followed in second place with an average of 7.78 seconds, just ahead of Saisabari Ramesh, who locked down third place at 7.84 seconds. With fast times, national record marks, and breakthroughs at every station, the speed cubing gathering in Concord proved that dedication and home support yield unforgettable performances across all disciplines.