The speedrunning community has once again demonstrated its incredible charitable power. Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2026, the annual marathon event that captivates audiences every January, has officially concluded its run at the Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, setting a magnificent new milestone for donations. Organizers confirmed that this year’s week-long broadcast successfully pulled in $2,443,414.
These substantial funds are dedicated entirely to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, aiding their crucial work in early detection and prevention efforts. This latest success reinforces Games Done Quick’s legacy as a premier charity event; since 2010, the stream series has raised over $59 million in total for various charities, with more than $28 million going directly to the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Beyond the impressive dollars, AGDQ 2026 was packed with unforgettable high-speed spectacles. Highlights from the schedule included a mind-bending run of *Mario Kart World’s* Free Roam mode, a huge 70-person relay race through *Super Mario 64* where players grabbed one star each, and unbelievably fast clears of classics like the five-minute *Chrono Trigger* run. Fans also enjoyed standout performances in newer titles like *Hollow Knight: Silksong* and an epic journey through *Pokémon Emerald*.