Run and Cube Side Events NH 2025

Seventeen competitors stepped up to the tables on March 8, 2025, as Concord, New Hampshire, USA hosted Run and Cube Side Events NH 2025 at Delta Dental Two. With five events scheduled across five swift rounds, the single-day schedule delivered dense, high-stakes action from start to finish. The gathering brought together dedicated puzzle solvers from across the region to test their skills in alternative formats, moving beyond standard Rubik's Cube matchups to spotlight dexterity across diverse disciplines.

The morning schedule opened with the 2x2x2 Cube, drawing the complete 17-competitor field into intense early competition. Saisabari Ramesh set the tone for the entire meet by securing the gold with a winning average of 2.92 seconds after posting a best single of 2.40. Jason Bilgrei pushed the pace to take second place with a 3.38 average, while Charles Amarello earned the third podium spot with a 3.51 mark.

As the schedule progressed toward mid-day, the focus shifted to the unique mechanics of Clock and Pyraminx. Saisabari Ramesh continued a commanding run across the tables, capturing first place in Clock with an average of 5.91 seconds and a top single of 5.72. Ethan Benson secured second place in the 13-competitor bracket with a 6.91 average, ahead of Ryan Durette in third at 8.62. In Pyraminx, Ramesh claimed another victory with a 3.44 average, holding off Justin Lee who averaged 4.59 and Will Russo who finished third at 5.01.

The afternoon slate brought the precision test of Skewb, where Justin Lee broke through to take the top step of the podium. Lee navigated the 15-competitor field to win with a brisk 3.15 average and a best single of 2.41 seconds. Saisabari Ramesh added yet another podium finish to the tally by taking second place with a 4.78 average, while Derek White locked in third position with a 5.13 average.

Away from the top steps of the podium, the heart of this cubing competition was visible in the substantial personal milestones reached across the field. Lucas Newcomb showed massive growth in 3x3x3 One-Handed, setting a personal best average of 29.86 seconds, which was 35.5 percent faster than his previous best of 46.31, alongside an 8.8 percent improvement in Clock down to 15.17 and a Pyraminx personal best of 9.89. Riyaan Bajaj tackled five events, recording a first ever attempt in Skewb of 17.01 and a first ever attempt in Clock of 37.68, while shaving 6.9 percent off his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best with a 29.86 mark. Connor Meehan also took on five disciplines, achieving a personal best of 13.41 in Clock, a 10.9 percent improvement, and a personal best of 22.84 in one-handed solving.

Other competitors made their marks through steady progress and varied event programs at Run and Cube Side Events NH 2025. Aaron Farago entered two events and improved his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 9 percent to 39.40 seconds while placing eighth in 2x2x2 Cube. Will Gray recorded a personal best average of 3.73 in Skewb, a 6.8 percent drop from his previous best, alongside a 6.01 Pyraminx personal best. Kevin Veronneau took on five events, earning a 3.3 percent improvement to 25.19 in one-handed solving, while Adam Mitchell contested five events with a high finish of seventh in 2x2x2 Cube, and Thomas Lomanno completed three events with a best result of seventh in Skewb.

The final round of the day brought the technical challenge of 3x3x3 One-Handed, testing single-arm ergonomics and turning precision. Charles Amarello delivered the winning performance among 15 competitors, capturing the title with an average of 15.41 seconds and a leading single of 12.64. Saisabari Ramesh concluded a prolific individual day by finishing second with a 17.67 average, narrowly edging Will Russo who took third at 17.69. Fans tracking 3x3 results across the regional circuit noted the steady depth displayed in this demanding discipline.

When the timers were packed away, the single-day gathering in Concord demonstrated the vitality of regional speedcubing. Across five specialized events, competitors pushed their personal limits and celebrated distinct puzzle styles at Run and Cube Side Events NH 2025. With Saisabari Ramesh taking three victories, the competitive standard remained exceptional, leaving the speed cubing community with memorable performances to build upon throughout the 2025 season.

The successful organization of this WCA competition highlighted how compact events can deliver rich competitive depth. Every one of the fifteen podium positions awarded went to representatives of the United States, underscoring strong local talent. As the day concluded at Delta Dental Two, the dedication shown across all five events reaffirmed the appeal of specialized puzzle racing at Run and Cube Side Events NH 2025.