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July 2, 2026 – Games Done Quick’s flagship summer speedrunning event, Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ), kicks off this Sunday. Taking place July 5-11 at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, the week-long marathon will feature nonstop speedruns of beloved classic and modern games, with thousands expected live in attendance. The event will also be streamed live around the clock on the Games Done Quick Twitch and YouTube channels.
Full Schedule: https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule/66
Highlights on this year's schedule include the GDQ debut of a 120 Star tool-assisted speedrun of Super Mario 64, a pinball showcase of Total Nuclear Annihilation, a Half-Life and Jak & Daxter one-of-a-kind hybrid run, and an attempt by speedrunner Adef to reach a score so high it breaks Balatro, among others. Additionally, popular vtuber Ironmouse will be making a special appearance for an interview with GDQ.
Throughout the event, viewers can support Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders by donating through GamesDoneQuick.com. Every donation made during the marathon will go directly to the organization, helping fund emergency medical care for those affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and other humanitarian crises around the world.
To date, Games Done Quick has raised over $60 million for charities, including Doctors Without Borders, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Malala Fund, Race Forward, and National Women’s Law Center. Last year’s SGDQ raised a total of $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders.
For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com.
About Games Done Quick
Games Done Quick is an organizer of video game speedrunning marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 16-year history, including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). To date, Games Done Quick has raised more than $60 million for charity. For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com and follow Games Done Quick on Bluesky, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
About Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is a private international association founded in 1971. The association is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to other professions which might help in achieving its aims. Their mission is to provide lifesaving medical care to those most in need.
MSF provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political convictions.
For more information, visit doctorswithoutborders.org.
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