Check the live control prompt first
The safest answer to "how to run in MECCHA CHAMELEON" is to check the current in-game controls and practice in a low-pressure room. Input prompts can change after updates, and the best movement habit is not always holding a sprint button. In this game, stopping cleanly can be as important as moving quickly.
Why running can hurt Hiders
Hiders often reveal themselves by moving too late. If you run across a room after the Seeker has started scanning, the movement cue matters more than your paint color. Get into position early, choose a believable prop cluster, then stop before the Seeker looks your way.
Seeker movement habits
Seekers should avoid sprinting through the room without a scan pattern. Move by sections, check repeated shapes, then continue. Rushing can make you miss the one object with the wrong outline or spacing.
Related control questions
For controller setup, keyboard controls, and input testing, read controls. For pose, crouch, lay down, or keybind wording, read pose and keybinds.