What is Checkpoint Run?
Checkpoint Run is a free racing game with car and run elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. In Checkpoint Run, you’ll race in some of the hottest, most high-performance dream machines ever created, as you take them on a global tour of speed.
How to play Checkpoint Run
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Checkpoint Run loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Use arrow keys or WASD to drive and SPACE for hand brake
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Racing |
|---|---|
| Tags | car, run |
| Controls | Arrow keys, WASD keys, Space bar |
| Screen | Landscape (960 × 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
In Checkpoint Run, you’ll race in some of the hottest, most high-performance dream machines ever created, as you take them on a global tour of speed. From the tight turns of city center to smooth tracks in the hills, you’ll find a world of challenge, excitement and arcade fun on your road to the top!
Checkpoint Run: frequently asked questions
Is Checkpoint Run free to play?
Yes. Checkpoint Run is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Checkpoint Run?
The developer's instructions for Checkpoint Run say: "Use arrow keys or WASD to drive and SPACE for hand brake"
Can I play Checkpoint Run on a phone or tablet?
Checkpoint Run is controlled with the keyboard (Arrow keys, WASD keys and Space bar), so it plays best on a computer. It opens in mobile browsers, but there may be no on-screen controls.
What games are similar to Checkpoint Run?
If you like Checkpoint Run, try Neon Race, 2 Cars Run and Desert car. They are racing games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Racing category on Gameziko.
Related guides
- 6 Best Free Racing Games to Play in Your Browser: Six free racing games you can play online with no download, from one-button Drift Boss to open-city 3D driving, with controls and who each suits.
Good to know
Checkpoint Run is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.