diff --git a/goal_src/jak2/pc/features/speedruns.gc b/goal_src/jak2/pc/features/speedruns.gc
index 92026fba8ca..b9b2be13aba 100644
--- a/goal_src/jak2/pc/features/speedruns.gc
+++ b/goal_src/jak2/pc/features/speedruns.gc
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
   ;; turn on speedrun verification display
   (set! (-> this display-run-info?) #t)
   ;; ensure any required settings are enabled
+  (set! (-> *setting-control* user-default dialog-volume) 0.0) ;; disable dialog volume
   (enforce-settings! this)
   ;; finalize any category specific setup code
   (case (-> this category)