<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The Great Hobbit Run in Lord of the Rings Online, organized by Twitch streamer BurkeBlack, is a tradition where low-level hobbits rush from Bilbo Baggins' house to Mount Doom.</li><li>After three years of attempts, the run finally succeeded in reaching Mount Doom, although there was confusion and debate about the final destination inside the volcano.</li><li>Participants, including a mix of newbies and latecomers, enjoyed the non-serious and attention-grabbing event despite struggles from previous failed runs in 2023 and 2024.</li><li>The accomplishment was celebrated with a group photo, humorous quotes, and a collective jump into the lava, marking the end of the 2025 run with plans for a more difficult challenge in 2026.</li></ul>

After 3 years of trying, Lord of the Rings Online's 'Great Hobbit Run' ends in confused success as a mob of low-level players gets lost inside Mount Doom and decides it's close enough: 'Sauron can kiss my butt!'

After 3 years of trying, Lord of the Rings Online's 'Great Hobbit Run' ends in confused success as a mob of low-level players gets lost inside Mount Doom and decides it's close enough: 'Sauron can kiss my butt!'

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