I wonder if your starting position gives you a better time. If so make sure people reset their character. Or be in a VIP with no people (vip servers are free) I wonder this because if I remember, gavingamer321 in his run “Candyland 16.2” he started on the edge. His videos are private tho now.

starting away from the middle is not against the rules, but yes depending on the map you will get a better time