To be crowned the King of Speed, is simple.
Be the first to complete 10 unique speedrrunning challenges.
The King of Speed prize is based on a share of profits made by the King of Speed website. We want it to be the largest prize ever awarded in speedrunning.
The King of Speed will also receive a crown.
The clock is ticking. You have until the summer solstice 2026 to upload one completed speedrun challenge to make the next round…where all will be revealed.
The 10 Challenges
Challenge One - Complete Alex Kidd in Miracle World.
Life limit: One
Time limit: 30m
Challenge Two- Complete Marble Madness
Life limit: One
Time limit: 10m
Challenge Three- Complete Full Throttle
Life limit: One
Time limit: 2 hours
Challenge Four- Complete Metal Slug 3, No Damage
Life limit: One
Time limit: 3 hours
Mode: Hard
Challenge Five- Complete Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Life limit: One
Time limit: 4 hours
Challenge Six - 100% Complete Ocarina of Time
Life limit: One
Time limit: 12 hours
Challenge Seven: 100% and No Damage Goldeneye
Life limit: One
Time limit: 3 hours
Mode: 00 Agent
Challenge Eight: 100% Super Mario Sunshine
Life limit: One
Time limit: 7 hours
Challenge Nine: Golden Axe No Damage
Life limit: One
Time limit: 15 minutes
Challenge Ten- Donkey Kong Kill Screen
Life limit: One
Time limit: 2 hours
Rules
All games ideally, original software played on original hardware. Re-releases or emulators in accordance with established speedrunning community guidance may be acceptable, please ask first. All videos must be single segment recorded in a format to allow verification in accordance with speedrunning community guidance and best practice.