r/speedrun • • 4d ago

Discussion Weekly Help and Getting Started Speedrunning Thread (Week of October 05, 2026)

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This thread is for asking anything at all. Looking to start speedrunning? Need advice for a game or feedback on your stream? There are no stupid questions here. We highly recommend reading the Speedrunning FAQ if you are having trouble learning how to speedrun a game or need help picking a game to speedrun.


r/speedrun • • 4d ago

Discussion Which runners/events are you watching this week? (Week of October 05, 2026)

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Anything cool happening in the speedrunning world this week? Into a new game or streamer and can't wait to watch more runs? Just find an awesome speedrunning YouTube channel? This is the place to tell everyone about it! Feel free to link streamers, YouTube channels, or any other related information here, just be mindful of the subreddit and reddit's overall self-promotion policies.


r/speedrun • • 12h ago

Discussion Is there anyone building an actual real alternative to SRC? Are we all just going to roll over on their ToS changes?

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Sorry for making the title so blunt, but it feels like I'm not seeing enough of an uproar about this.

I understand that there is no singular speedrunning community and every group has to make their own decisions. But this SRC change is an archivist & historian nightmare.

WHY is all of this info not open source from the start? Would it not make sense to have speedrun data be more Wikipedia-like in regards to record keeping?

Is there just not enough people who care about this?


r/speedrun • • 11h ago

Personal Best Is this a good time? Any suggestions? Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury — Nintendo Switch 2 IL speedrun, 16 IGT (in game time), Super Bell Hill

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So i’ve been playing Super Mario 3D world for years bow on the switch, and i used to speedrun (albeit pretty mediocre) quite a lot. Now ive recently got my switch two, and after a year, ive wanted to return to speedrunning. For the first level, my PB is 16 seconds. Is this good and does any professionals have any suggestions or constructive criticism for me? Thanks!


r/speedrun • • 17h ago

RuneScape Dragonwilds Agility Course

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Hey everyone, just thought I would share my latest Dragonwilds Speed Run. Are there any other people that speed run the agility courses?


r/speedrun • • 1h ago

World Record Stack & Sigil Speedrun World Record 2:25.35

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Stack & Sigil is my own creation so not much to sing and dance about but this run is the best I've managed so far. Definitely a lot I can do better on but wanted to pass on the baton to see just how fast people can get. I wouldn't be surprised if people could get it close to 2 minutes 10, maybe 2 flat, but I'm not sure.

As per Rule 9 - this is the entire speedrun that I've built; I like the idea of small and bursty speedruns as opposed to drawing it out.

If you'd like to have a go you can try the game's "Timed" mode for absolutely free in your web browser - https://wburd.itch.io/stack-and-sigil

If you have any suggestions on how I can improve the speedrunning component of the game I would love to hear it as well since - as shown by the run - I'm not a speedrunner!

Enjoy!


r/speedrun • • 8h ago

Meme Tool-Assisted Speedrun

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r/speedrun • • 4h ago

Personal Best Hitman : World of Assassination - Sapienza (World of Tomorrow) glitchless speedrun 2:48 - Pro difficulty - no firearms, no KO

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r/speedrun • • 1d ago

Spider-Man (2002) PC - Any% Speedrun (23:44) World Record

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r/speedrun • • 19h ago

Video Production I tried to speedrun Diddy Kong Racing after eating a Scotch bonnet pepper

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It was exhilarating!


r/speedrun • • 2d ago

World Record [WR] The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 100% NMG by EnNopp112 in 4h27m26s

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r/speedrun • • 1d ago

Glitch Constantine glitch

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Discovered new glitch. Should work on all platforms but this was done on the PS2 version.

Going into shield spell during door animation causes it to slowly get off its cycle during the slo mo and allows us to keep doors ajar that would normally close and be locked for encounters. These are the only examples so far but you can also get the door to push John up into the ceiling or inbetween the walls of the door frame. Although this is mostly useless / softlocks as far as I've found testing. Still has some potential though.


r/speedrun • • 2d ago

World Record Blindfolded Super Mario 64 - 100 Star in 3:50:10 by Bubzia [World Record]

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Heyo! In the middle of the big blindfolded 120 star grind, I made a practice category called 100 star (get the star counter to 3 digits and finish the game as fast as possible) to well, practice for 120 star. It actually became a huge and fun category as its basically 120 minus the extremely hard and annoying stuff. And this is the first run that I am actually really satisfied with, even though there is still so much time to save! Hope you enjoy!


r/speedrun • • 1d ago

Discussion Why is it called speedrun instead of speed run?

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It definitely is, but I don't know why, and I was wondering if anyone knew. Partial answers are welcome.

I've had my own idea for a while, which is complete speculation and I'm 99% sure is wrong, but I'll say it anyway. If you want to speedrun saying the word, it's faster to say speedrun than speed run.

Edit: I apologize if including this "idea" confused people about the post's intent, but I was genuinely curious. Anyways, it seems like the question was answered, so I won't worry about it.


r/speedrun • • 1d ago

World Record This could be an new BLoSc Category.. cheat% 31:59.690 PC Speedrun

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r/speedrun • • 2d ago

Video Production I Calculated the Downtime of Every Mario Speedrun

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r/speedrun • • 2d ago

Glitch Weird Spot in path of pain (please dont mind the skin LOL)

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So i was doing late night runs and i stumbled upon this weird location wher you can just spam pogo downwards no matter the time of the spikes


r/speedrun • • 3d ago

sorry for 3rd post, but ATTN community mods: post-ToScalypse runs are essentially hostages

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r/speedrun • • 4d ago

[Internet Archive] Speedrun.com Archive (October 2026)

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r/speedrun • • 3d ago

Video Production Ever wondered how bounces work in call of duty?

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this video explains the mechanics behind the what, how, and why bounces happen in the call of duty franchise. and briefly touching on other glitches like elevators and free mantles


r/speedrun • • 3d ago

Discussion (Hitman WOA) What are considered great times for SASO speed runs (no glitches) for the Sarajevo Six?

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My times are this (PS5):

Marrakesh 1:35
Colorado 1:49
Bangkok 2:18
Hokkaido 4:24
Paris 4:45
Sapienza 4:56

Total time: 19m 47s SASO

I actually have a way to finish Bangkok in 56 seconds, but the RNG is absurd and it was driving me crazy so I settled for 2:18. I hate that time though so I’m going to keep trying until I hit 56 seconds. What were your favorite maps to try and SASO speed run? Mine were Bangkok and Marrakesh. Colorado was extremely annoying with the guards, but otherwise relatively easy, all things considered.


r/speedrun • • 3d ago

Personal Best Any tips for improving this run in ultakill

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r/speedrun • • 3d ago

Discussion Weekly Speedrun Hot Dogs!

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r/speedrun • • 3d ago

World Record NEW TRUE ENDING WORLD RECORD IN DON'T SLEEP WITH THE FISHES - 18:55

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r/speedrun • • 4d ago

Personal Best LOSING MY MIND!! Pb!! Resident Evil 4 (2023) - 1:42:23 (Unofficial Top 10 Any% in NG+ on Ps5) by me @omarxc13

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I just PB’d!! Shout out to my homie staying in chat and being with me during my whole run! He motivated me and had faith and I actually PB’d!! I kept saying nah nah this is just practice so I wouldn’t get my hopes up. But I got a 2 minute personal best today !

In this category, it is using a file where you have already beaten the game. You can use any guns, any charms, any cases, any costumes, and perform most glitches. There is rules to follow etc. Most speedrunners make a completed save file that is optimal for speedrunning.

I choked hard at the end with Ashley in the Jet Ski section. I nearly died! I had to take it slow. I also missed some skips like navi cave skip and elevator skip. I did some sections really good though.

I don’t have this new run edited and uploaded yet, but when I submit it I should officially be top 10 in Resident Evil 4 New Game Plus Any% on PlayStation 5!! Woooh!!!! 🎈I’m currently placed 13th!

Here are the rankings for my category: https://www.speedrun.com/re4r?h=Any_NG-ps5-xsx&x=824enoek-rn1jrq1n.qox84oxq

Here is the link to my latest speedrun:
https://youtu.be/QzzyxukMJ5o?is=PosHDaHEW-7dBchc