Marathoner
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #72 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction:
There are plenty of mods out there that add sprinting mechanics and the like to New Vegas. I tried some of them but I always felt like I didn't want to use the AP I might need for a fight on just running around. So, I made this mod. This is a small mod that adds a movement speed bonus of 25% to the PC if out of combat. Having your weapon drawn or legs crippled ends the effect. The intention is to make those errant boy or messenger quest more bearable while also helping with exploration on the overworld, and backtracking through interiors faster. All while keeping combat unchanged.
Combat Effect Delay:
As of version 1. 4 onward, there is a 8 second grace period when dropping speed out of combat, if all the other conditions for the speed boost are still being met. This delay is to keep surprises and ambushes from being spoiled by a sudden change of speed. The delay can be changed to any x value by using the following console command:
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[]Set MarathonerGraceTime to x
Interiors:
The mod does not give a speed boost on Interiors anymore, at least not by default. To turn on/off the speed boost on Interiors use the following console command:
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Requirements:
Vanilla game, no DLC or plugin needed.
Installation:
Extract the files contents on your Data folder in the New Vegas directory. Enable the ESP file before launch.
Uninstalling:
Disable the ESP file and delete it if you want.
Marathoner is a lightweight gameplay mod that boosts your running speed out of combat, with the effect canceling when you draw a weapon or suffer a crippled leg. It offers a simple alternative to sprint mods, ideal for players who want faster travel without changing combat dynamics. With 1,343 endorsements and 46,392 downloads, it's a proven, low-impact tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,343 endorsements and 46k downloads.
- Keeps combat balanced by disabling the boost when you draw a weapon.
- Lightweight and straightforward—no complex settings to fiddle with.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might be outdated for the latest game version.
- Only affects running speed; doesn't add new mechanics like stamina drain.
For players who want to traverse the map faster without breaking combat immersion. Perfect for explorers and questers who spend a lot of time running between locations. Skip if you're looking for a full sprint overhaul with stamina management or combat perks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the mod's description page for any specific load order instructions, though it's likely a simple drop-in.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it like any other mod and enable it in your load order.
- Test the speed boost in a safe area to see how it feels before heading into combat zones.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Unvalid User Name
- Version
- v1.5
- Downloads
- 46,392
- Endorsements
- 1,343
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/16/2020
- Updated
- 2/14/2022
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