Full Breakdown
Hollywood’s “Speed Running” Stunt Targets Scientology Buildings
5/1/2026, 5:48:48 PM
Core Event: TikTok “Speed Running” at Scientology Sites
In early May 2024 TikTok creator “Swhileyy” posted a video of himself entering a Church of Scientology building on Hollywood Boulevard and racing. The clip sparked a “speed-running” challenge, prompting participants to force entry, run through hallways, and flee when stopped by security. Dozens surged into L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, knocking staff to ground and damaging property.
Timeline and Scale
The challenge spread on TikTok and Instagram, reaching over 1.4 million Instagram views and “hundreds of millions” of cumulative views. Police reports record five trespassing incidents at Scientology sites this year, two involving speed-run attempts. The Church responded by removing door handles from three Hollywood Boulevard properties and stationing additional security guards.
Key Actors and Official Responses
The Church, spokesperson David Bloomberg, called incidents organized trespasses endangering staff, said turning its spaces into viral targets is not protest. LAPD Major Crimes Division is reviewing Saturday’s episode as an alleged hate crime and has increased patrols. Swhileyy says he does not condone actions; Leah Remini urges an end, warning stunts may reinforce the Church’s siege mentality.
Criticism, Opposition, and Conflicting Views
Leah Remini, former Scientologist, warned the stunts could reinforce the Church’s siege mentality and urged the public to focus on exposing alleged dangers. Participants describe the activity as a “thrill” and deny hate-crime intent, noting no slurs were used. LAPD has opened hate-crime investigations, yet no arrests have been announced, reflecting divergent interpretations.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Over recent weeks, individuals have repeatedly forced their way into Church properties on Hollywood Boulevard, disrupted religious and public facilities, damaged Church property, and endangered staff, parishioners and visitors.” — David Bloomberg, Church of Scientology spokesperson
- “I do not condone what I did, even though I didn’t break any laws. All I did was explore the building. I was never asked not to come back to the premises.” — Swhileyy, TikTok creator
- “If someone is brainwashed for years into believing the outside world is filled with dangerous lunatics who wish to impede Scientology, a group of people running through a Scientology building is only going to confirm that belief and lead them to dedicate themselves even more to the cause they believe in,” — Leah Remini, former Scientologist
- “After Saturday's incident, however, LAPD Major Crimes detectives were assigned to investigate the matter as an alleged hate crime.” — LAPD spokesperson
Outlook and Next Steps
Police continue to monitor the trend, maintaining heightened patrols around Scientology sites and pursuing hate-crime investigations. The Church has reinforced security by removing door handles and stationing guards. Officials warn that further viral dissemination could increase safety risks and prompt additional legal action if participants persist.
