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{{Character
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|name = Running Man
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|image = [[File:RunningManOoT3D.png|x300px]]
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|other= {{AST}}
|era = [[Era of the Hero of Time]]<br>[[Era of Light and Dark]]
|family =
|counter = [[Postman]] {{Exp Game|MM|OoA|TMC|TP}}
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The '''Running Man''' is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= '''RUNNING MAN'''|book= A&A|page= 388}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I'm the wandering running man! I've run all over this land in search of true competitive spirit. I beat all my challengers, man and beast.|Running Man|OoT}}</ref>
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|race= [[Hylian]]
|gender= Male
|game= ALttP, OoT
|other= AST
|era= {{List|[[Era of the Hero of Time]], [[Era of Light and Dark]]}}
|family=
|counter= [[Postman]] {{Exp Game|MM, OoA, TMC, TP}}
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The {{Term/Store|Running Man||Series, ALttP, OoT, OoT3D}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 228 {{Exp Game|ALttP}} & 239 {{Exp Game|OoT, OoT3D}}}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
[[File:RunningMan.png|left]]
In {{ALttP}}, the Running Man is found standing close to the [[Sweeping Lady]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. He takes off whenever [[Link]] gets too close to him due to believing him to be the villain who kidnapped [[Princess Zelda]]. When Link acquires the [[Pegasus Boots]], he can chase down the Running Man to catch up him.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 115}}</ref> The Running Man says he does not look like a villain, and advises Link to dash into objects, such as [[Tree]]s in the village as he could find various objects hidden in them.<ref>{{Cite|I can't believe you caught me! With your speed it must have been easy to kidnap Zelda... You don't look like such a bad guy, though... Anyway, because you have such quick feet, it might be a good idea to run and bash into many things... For example the trees in this village have many unseful things hanging in their branches... Well, just try it, ok?!|Running Man|ALttP}}</ref> He will continue in his cowardly behavior and will always run from Link however. Later in the game, the man cannot be found in Kakariko Village again and does not return until the ending sequence.
In {{ALttP}}, the Running Man is found standing close to the [[Sweeping Lady]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. He takes off whenever [[Link]] gets too close to him due to believing him to be the villain who kidnapped [[Princess Zelda]]. When Link acquires the [[Pegasus Boots]], he can chase down the Running Man to catch up him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= On Link's first trip to Kakariko Village, he saw a man standing in the path outside a house filled with chickens. He approached the fellow, but the man ran away. Only after winning the Pegasus Shoes could he catch the Running Man and make him talk. In this way, Link learned to collect things by Dash Bashing trees.|book= The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher= Nintendo of America|page= 115}}</ref> The Running Man says he does not look like a villain, and advises Link to dash into objects, such as [[Tree]]s in the village as he could find various objects hidden in them.<ref>{{Cite|I can't believe you caught me! With your speed it must have been easy to kidnap Zelda... You don't look like such a bad guy, though... Anyway, because you have such quick feet, it might be a good idea to run and bash into many things... For example the trees in this village have many unseful things hanging in their branches... Well, just try it, ok?!|Running Man|ALttP}}</ref> He will continue in his cowardly behavior and will always run from Link however. Later in the game, the man cannot be found in Kakariko Village again and does not return until the ending sequence.


===''Ocarina of Time''===
==={{OoT|-}}===
The Running Man in {{OoT}} runs around [[Hyrule Field]] during the past after Link has obtained all three [[Spiritual Stones]]. He has an obsession with rabbits, and speaks about how Hyrule Field used to be filled with them. The [[Bunny Hood]] can be sold to him; he even believes the long ears will help him hear the voices of the gods. He will pay a big sum of [[Rupee]]s to obtain the mask. The exact amount he pays Link for the Bunny Hood is not set; he will simply give Link as many Rupees as it takes to fill his current [[Wallet]]. Once he receives the Bunny Hood, the Running Man will gain a burst of speed, knocking back Link if he runs into him.
The Running Man in {{OoT}} runs around [[Hyrule Field]] during the past after Link has obtained all three [[Spiritual Stones]]. Link will only be able to speak with him when he stops for a break at night. He has an obsession with rabbits, and speaks about how Hyrule Field used to be filled with them. The [[Bunny Hood]] can be sold to him; he even believes the long ears will help him hear the voices of the gods. He will pay a big sum of [[Rupee]]s to obtain the mask. The exact amount he pays Link for the Bunny Hood is not set; he will simply give Link as many Rupees as it takes to fill his current [[Wallet]]. Once he receives the Bunny Hood, the Running Man will gain a burst of speed, knocking back Link if he runs into him.


During the future, Link can meet him inside the carpenters tent in [[Gerudo Valley]]. He will mention that he wanted to try to run through [[Haunted Wasteland]]; however, he had second thoughts for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite|I'm the wandering running man! I've run all over this land in search of competitors who have a true killer instinct! I came here to run through the Haunted Wasteland, but it doesn't look like good timing for that.|Running Man|OoT}}</ref> To make matters worse, the [[Gerudo]] tore down the bridge before he could escape, trapping him.<ref>{{Cite|Though I want to go back to Hyrule Field, the bridge is...well, you can see it from here. So I'm stuck here, inside this tent. I don't think I can accept your challenge right now. Heh heh!|Running Man|OoT}}</ref> When the carpenters fix the bridge, he will challenge Link to a race from the tent to the bridge outside [[Kokiri Forest]].<ref>{{Cite|You're an athletic guy, and you look like you might have a true killer instinct, too. Now that the bridge over Gerudo Valley is complete, I'm looking for a challenger to have a commemorative race against.|Running Man|OoT}}</ref> However, the Running Man will always beat Link by one second.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Jeremy Wishengrad|published= September 1, 2011|retrieved= August 17, 2014|url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm3__YdSncQ|title= I beat the Running Man to 0 seconds using debug controls! (Proof Inside!)|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref> Link's fastest time will be recorded in [[Link's House|his house]] in Kokiri Forest.
During the future, Link can meet him inside the carpenters tent in [[Gerudo Valley]]. He will mention that he wanted to try to run through [[Haunted Wasteland]]; however, he had second thoughts for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite|I'm the wandering running man! I've run all over this land in search of competitors who have a true killer instinct! I came here to run through the Haunted Wasteland, but it doesn't look like good timing for that.|Running Man|OoT}}</ref> To make matters worse, the [[Gerudo]] tore down the bridge before he could escape, trapping him.<ref>{{Cite|Though I want to go back to Hyrule Field, the bridge is...well, you can see it from here. So I'm stuck here, inside this tent. I don't think I can accept your challenge right now. Heh heh!|Running Man|OoT}}</ref> When the carpenters fix the bridge, he will challenge Link to a race from the tent to the bridge outside [[Kokiri Forest]].<ref>{{Cite|You're an athletic guy, and you look like you might have a true killer instinct, too. Now that the bridge over Gerudo Valley is complete, I'm looking for a challenger to have a commemorative race against.|Running Man|OoT}}</ref> However, the Running Man will always beat Link by one second.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Jeremy Wishengrad|published= September 1, 2011|retrieved= August 17, 2014|url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm3__YdSncQ|title= I beat the Running Man to 0 seconds using debug controls! (Proof Inside!)|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref> Link's fastest time will be recorded in [[Link's House|his house]] in Kokiri Forest.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{Ambig|Start}}
{{Ambig|Start}}
===''Ancient Stone Tablets''===
===''Ancient Stone Tablets''===
{{Sectstub|AST}}
{{Stub|AST}}
{{Ambig|End}}
{{Ambig|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In {{ALBW}}, there is a reference to the Running Man from {{ALttP|-}}. After he has stolen the [[Smooth Gem]], the [[Shady Guy]] runs away whenever Link gets too close to him in Kakariko Village. While the Running Man can only be caught thanks to the Pegasus Boots, the Shady Guy is caught thanks to [[Wall Merging]] and is the one who awards Link the Pegasus Boots he was using to run at a quick pace.
*In {{ALBW}}, there is a reference to the Running Man from {{ALttP|-}}. After he has stolen the [[Smooth Gem]], the [[Shady Guy]] runs away whenever Link gets too close to him in Kakariko Village. While the Running Man can only be caught thanks to the Pegasus Boots, the Shady Guy is caught thanks to [[Wall Merging]] and is the one who awards Link the Pegasus Boots he was using to run at a quick pace.
*{{Smw|Il Piantissimo}} from ''{{Smw|Super Mario Sunshine}}'' uses the same head model as the Running Man from ''Ocarina of Time'' with an added goatee. However, his head is always covered by a {{Smw|Pianta}} mask.
*{{Smw|Il Piantissimo}} from ''{{Smw|Super Mario Sunshine}}'' uses the same head model as the Running Man from {{OoT|-}} with an added goatee. However, his head is always covered by a {{Smw|Pianta}} mask.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
|align= left
 
|en=  
===Other Names===
|enM=  
{{Other Names
|ja= {{Romanize|走の男|Hashi no Otoko}}<br>{{Romanize|さすらいの走り屋|Sasurai no Hashiri Ya}} {{Exp Game|OoT}}
|-
|jaM= Running Man<br>The Wandering Street Racer
| Marathon Runner<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 138}}</ref>
|esS=  
| {{OoT}}
|esSM=  
| {{Guide|OoT|Prima}}
|esL= El hombre que corre sin rumbo {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
| {{E}}
|esLM= The man running aimlessly
}}
|frF= Marathonien errant {{Exp Game|OoT}}  
|frFM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= {{De|Marathon-Läufer|Der reisende Rennläufer}} {{Exp Game|OoT}}
|deM= The wandering Race-Runner
|it= Uomo sempre di corsa {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}
|itM= Always-rushing man
|ko= 
|koM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM= 
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS=
|chSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:dmir-01.png|The Running Man talking to Link in {{ALttP|-}}
File:dmir-01.png|The Running Man talking to Link in {{ALttP|-}}
File:OoTRunningMan.png|The Running Man from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Running Man 1.jpg|Link challenging the Running Man in {{OoT|-}}
File:Running Man 1.jpg|Link challenging the Running Man in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Running Man 2.jpg|Link defeated by the Running Man in {{OoT|-}}
File:Running Man 2.jpg|Link defeated by the Running Man in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:AST Running Man Sprite.png|The {{Term|AST|Running Man}} from {{AST|-}}
File:RunningManInS.png|The Running Man from ''Ancient Stone Tablets''
File:SMS Il Piantissimo Head Model.png|Il Piantissimo's head from ''Super Mario Sunshine''
File:SMS Il Piantissimo Head Model.png|Il Piantissimo's head from ''Super Mario Sunshine''
</gallery>
</gallery>
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[[Category:Characters in Ancient Stone Tablets]]

Latest revision as of 10:34, 23 September 2023

The Running Man is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]

Biography

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, the Running Man is found standing close to the Sweeping Lady in Kakariko Village. He takes off whenever Link gets too close to him due to believing him to be the villain who kidnapped Princess Zelda. When Link acquires the Pegasus Boots, he can chase down the Running Man to catch up him.[2] The Running Man says he does not look like a villain, and advises Link to dash into objects, such as Trees in the village as he could find various objects hidden in them.[3] He will continue in his cowardly behavior and will always run from Link however. Later in the game, the man cannot be found in Kakariko Village again and does not return until the ending sequence.

Ocarina of Time

The Running Man in Ocarina of Time runs around Hyrule Field during the past after Link has obtained all three Spiritual Stones. Link will only be able to speak with him when he stops for a break at night. He has an obsession with rabbits, and speaks about how Hyrule Field used to be filled with them. The Bunny Hood can be sold to him; he even believes the long ears will help him hear the voices of the gods. He will pay a big sum of Rupees to obtain the mask. The exact amount he pays Link for the Bunny Hood is not set; he will simply give Link as many Rupees as it takes to fill his current Wallet. Once he receives the Bunny Hood, the Running Man will gain a burst of speed, knocking back Link if he runs into him.

During the future, Link can meet him inside the carpenters tent in Gerudo Valley. He will mention that he wanted to try to run through Haunted Wasteland; however, he had second thoughts for undisclosed reasons.[4] To make matters worse, the Gerudo tore down the bridge before he could escape, trapping him.[5] When the carpenters fix the bridge, he will challenge Link to a race from the tent to the bridge outside Kokiri Forest.[6] However, the Running Man will always beat Link by one second.[7] Link's fastest time will be recorded in his house in Kokiri Forest.

Other Appearances

Ambiguously Canon Information

Ancient Stone Tablets

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Trivia

  • In A Link Between Worlds, there is a reference to the Running Man from A Link to the Past. After he has stolen the Smooth Gem, the Shady Guy runs away whenever Link gets too close to him in Kakariko Village. While the Running Man can only be caught thanks to the Pegasus Boots, the Shady Guy is caught thanks to Wall Merging and is the one who awards Link the Pegasus Boots he was using to run at a quick pace.
  • Il Piantissimo from Super Mario Sunshine uses the same head model as the Running Man from Ocarina of Time with an added goatee. However, his head is always covered by a Pianta mask.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
走る人 (Hashiru Hito) (ALttP)[10]Runner
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Marathonien (OoT)[12]Marathon runner
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Läufer (ALttP)[11] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Corridore (ALttP)[8]
  • Maratoneta (OoT)[9]
  • Runner
  • Marathon runner
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Marathon Runner[13]
Applies to
Ocarina of Time
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Marathon Runner[13]
Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • The Running Man talking to Link in A Link to the Past

    The Running Man talking to Link in A Link to the Past

  • Link challenging the Running Man in Ocarina of Time

    Link challenging the Running Man in Ocarina of Time

  • Link defeated by the Running Man in Ocarina of Time

    Link defeated by the Running Man in Ocarina of Time

  • The Running Man from Ancient Stone Tablets

    The Running Man from Ancient Stone Tablets

  • Il Piantissimo's head from Super Mario Sunshine

    Il Piantissimo's head from Super Mario Sunshine

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 228 (ALttP) & 239 (OoT | OoT3D)
  2. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 115
  3. ↑ "I can't believe you caught me! With your speed it must have been easy to kidnap Zelda... You don't look like such a bad guy, though... Anyway, because you have such quick feet, it might be a good idea to run and bash into many things... For example the trees in this village have many unseful things hanging in their branches... Well, just try it, ok?!" — Running Man (A Link to the Past)
  4. ↑ "I'm the wandering running man! I've run all over this land in search of competitors who have a true killer instinct! I came here to run through the Haunted Wasteland, but it doesn't look like good timing for that." — Running Man (Ocarina of Time)
  5. ↑ "Though I want to go back to Hyrule Field, the bridge is...well, you can see it from here. So I'm stuck here, inside this tent. I don't think I can accept your challenge right now. Heh heh!" — Running Man (Ocarina of Time)
  6. ↑ "You're an athletic guy, and you look like you might have a true killer instinct, too. Now that the bridge over Gerudo Valley is complete, I'm looking for a challenger to have a commemorative race against." — Running Man (Ocarina of Time)
  7. ↑ Jeremy Wishengrad, I beat the Running Man to 0 seconds using debug controls! (Proof Inside!) , YouTube (Video), published September 1, 2011, retrieved August 17, 2014.
  8. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 228
  9. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 239
  10. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 226
  11. ↑ Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 228
  12. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 239
  13. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 138
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