Blindfolded run of Pokémon Red to feature in the Link to the Cure 2026 charity marathon, in support of Child's Play

The latest Link to the Cure marathon is scheduled from this weekend, June 5th to June 7th. As with last year's event, a blindfolded speedrun of Pokémon Red is scheduled for the first day of the event, which is raising money for Child's Play charity. The run can be watched from the event's official Twitch channel.

Link to the Cure is a series of speedrunning marathons that has been holding events since 2019, including their annual event of the same name. Their previous events can be watched from their YouTube channel, linked below.

The details and expected time for the Pokémon run at the event is as follows. Please note that this time was correct when written, but may be subject to change based on the timing of other runs or marathon-related delays. Check the full schedule below to check the approximate start time for the run in your local timezone, as well as for any schedule changes and updates.

Pokémon Red
Friday June 5th - 4:30pm (PDT)
Category: Any% (blindfolded)
Expected length: 2:40:00
Runner: ShiftysClub

To donate to the event, please use the link at the bottom.

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