Race through Wikipedia, jumping from link to link to reach your goal!
WikiRun is a fast, fun browser-based game that turns Wikipedia into a maze of knowledge. Your mission? Start on one article and reach a target page by clicking your way through internal links only—all in as few steps (and as little time) as possible.
New races are curated daily from May 21 - July 4, 2025, offering a fresh path to explore and encouraging you to dive deeper into Wikipedia’s wide and fascinating world of topics.
Building off of the long tradition of Wikipedia games and inspired by the classic WikiRacing game, WikiRun brings a new spin: it’s quick, accessible, and purpose-driven—helping you learn while you play, no account required.
If you would like to explore more experiments from the Wikimedia Foundation, check out our new experiment hub: Wiki_WIP
If you’d like to make things a little easier, turn on ‘hints’ in Settings to know when the end link is on your currently open page.
New games are only available for a short period of time! Play WikiRace during the experiment period from May 21-July 4, 2025. After July 4, 2025 the game will be in demo mode until Wikimania Paris in 2026, when it is re-released to celebrate Wikipedia’s 25th birthday.
WikiRun is part of the New Engagement Experiments initiative from the Wikimedia Foundation, designed to test lightweight, fun ways to deepen engagement with Wikipedia. By transforming reading into a game, we aim to:
Q: Do I need a Wikipedia account to play?
A: Nope! WikiRun is open to everyone—no sign-in needed.
Q: Can I play more than once a day?
A: Yes! You can replay the day’s race as many times as you like to improve your time or try different paths.
Q: Where do the articles come from?
A: Each day’s start and target articles are curated to highlight the breadth and richness of Wikipedia content. Articles have either been showcased on Wikipedia’s social media accounts or are Vital Articles.
Q: Is there a leaderboard?
A: There’s no public leaderboard, but you’ll see your personal streaks and global stats to track your own progress and feel part of the global challenge.
Q: How is this different from regular browsing?
A: WikiRun turns exploration into a challenge. It makes following links goal-driven while still encouraging learning and curiosity.
Q: Can I play on mobile?
A: Yes! The game is playable on mobile devices, tablets, and computers.
Q: What languages is the game available in?
A: Currently, the game is only available in English. If you are interested in translating the game for future releases, please reach out on the ‘Discussion’ tab at the top of this page.
Q: Can I share feedback or ideas for future races or features?
A: Yes, please! We’re actively gathering input during this soft launch. Please tap on the ‘Discussion’ tab at the top of this page to share your feedback. Whether it’s a bug report, a race idea, or a totally new concept for a Wikipedia-based game. Your input makes a real difference!
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