Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 Raises Over $2.4 Million for Cancer Research Through Speedrunning Charity Event

Every January since 2010, the speedrunning community has come together for Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), a marathon event that raises funds for charity. The 2026 edition, hosted at the Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has just concluded, and it has made a significant impact. An organizer shared on Reddit that AGDQ 2026 raised an impressive $2,443,414 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, which is dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. To date, Games Done Quick has contributed over $28 million to the Foundation, part of a total of $59 million raised for various charities through their streams.

This year’s lineup featured some standout moments, including thrilling performances in Mario Kart’s Free Roam mode and a relay run of Super Mario 64 where 70 players each collected a star. Fans were also treated to a lightning-fast run of Hollow Knight: Silksong, a five-minute speedrun of Chrono Trigger, and an epic speedrun of Pokemon Emerald that is definitely worth checking out. For those interested in catching all the action, the full collection of runs is available on Reddit, showcasing some truly remarkable gameplay.

Looking ahead, the next major charity event from Games Done Quick is Summer Games Done Quick, scheduled for July 5-11. Additionally, Awesome Games Done Quick has already been confirmed for 2027, set to take place in Atlanta from January 3-9.