FAST-ATHON 2026 opens registrations for charity speedrun marathon

FAST-ATHON 2026 has opened registrations for its charity speedrun marathon, set to take place from November 13 to 15. The live stream aims to raise funds for AbleGamers, an organization that promotes accessibility in gaming for people with disabilities. Run submissions can now be made directly on the official Speedrun.com website, the platform that centralizes participant registration. The event promises a varied lineup, with titles from different genres and platforms, attracting both veterans and new runners. The previous edition was a success and served as the foundation for expanding the structure of this new marathon.

The FAST-ATHON format follows the standard of other charity marathons, such as Games Done Quick, with runs featuring live commentary and donation goals that unlock extra challenges. AbleGamers, the beneficiary of this edition, has worked for over a decade to make games more inclusive, offering consulting and resources for developers. Choosing the organization reinforces the event's commitment to social causes tied to the gaming community. The organizers emphasize that the broadcast will be accessible, with captions and audio descriptions, following the institution's guidelines. This concern for accessibility is also reflected in the curation of the games selected for the marathon.

To participate, interested runners must access the event page on Speedrun.com and fill out the submission form with the game, run category, and estimated time. The organizing team will review each proposal and build the final schedule, which will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. There are no platform restrictions, and PC, console, and even arcade titles can be submitted. Participants should have a stable connection and video capture equipment to ensure broadcast quality. Registrations remain open until the end of October, but the organization recommends early submission to increase the chances of being selected.

FAST-ATHON 2026 also plans a series of side activities during the three days, such as donation raffles and community goals that add special categories. The expectation is to surpass the amount raised in the previous edition, which was already significant for the cause. In addition to individual runs, there will be team relay races, which are usually one of the most exciting moments of the marathon. Audience interaction will take place through the official chat and social media, with constant updates on goal progress. For those who can't watch live, VODs will be available on the official channel after the event ends.