SGDQ

SGDQ, or Summer Games Done Quick, is an annual charity speedrunning marathon organized by the Games Done Quick (GDQ) organization. The event brings together dozens of speedrunners who perform live runs of video games, accompanied by commentary from players and volunteers. Runs are scheduled over multiple days and streamed worldwide on Twitch, with in-person attendance at a North American venue in some years.

As a fundraising event, SGDQ relies on viewer donations to support a designated charity. A donation tracker reports progress toward incentives and stretch goals, which may unlock additional runs, interviews, or special segments. The event has raised substantial funds for charitable causes since its inception, with Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) often serving as a major partner in recent years.

SGDQ is one of the two flagship events organized by Games Done Quick, the other being the winter-focused Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ). The marathons are volunteer-run and community-driven, and have become prominent within the speedrunning community for showcasing a wide variety of games and play styles, from legacy titles to modern releases. Online audiences and social media presence contribute to the event’s reach, making SGDQ a widely cited example of charity gaming.