Welcome to the ultimate technical guide for speed running Sonic Adventure on the Sega Dreamcast! Gotta go fast? We'll show you how to break the sound barrier and conquer Angel Island in record time!
Latest Updates - August 2004
- New "Sky Chase Skip" discovered in Sky Chase Act 1!
- Updated Knuckles' route incorporating the "Emerald Warp" in Hidden Palace
- Frame-perfect analysis of the "Light Speed Dash" for optimal ring collection
Featured Technique: Spin Dash Slopes
Master the art of Spin Dashing on slopes to gain incredible speed and access areas early. Our step-by-step guide will have you zooming through Emerald Coast faster than ever!
Learn the Spin Dash Slope TechniqueEssential Speed Running Categories
- Sonic's Story - The classic speedrun for beginners
- All Stories - Master all characters for the ultimate challenge
- 130 Emblems - For the completionists who still want to go fast
- Boss Rush - Test your skills against Eggman and Chaos
Top Glitches Every Runner Should Know
- Knuckles' Wall Climb Glitch
- Tails' Infinite Flight
- Amy's Hammer Jump
- Big's Froggy Teleport
- Gamma's Hover Abuse
Community Spotlight
Congratulations to xXSonicAdventureMasterXx for setting a new world record of 0:31:45 in Sonic's Story! Check out the run analysis on our forum.
Upcoming Tournament
Don't miss the 2nd Annual Sonic Adventure Speed Running Championship, happening online on September 23, 2004. Register now to compete against the fastest runners in the world!
Hardware Corner
Are you using the optimal Dreamcast controller for speed running? Our latest controller guide breaks down the pros and cons of official vs third-party options, and even explores the controversial world of VMU hacks.

Chao Garden Speedups
While not directly part of the main speedrun, optimizing your Chao Garden visits can save crucial seconds. Check out our Chao Speed Raising guide to see how to efficiently manage your Chao without losing time.