I think it'd be nice to have the option for prospective runners to be able to attempt a shorter speedrun of just a single delivery/story segment.

Gear could be standardized. No matter the run/mission you get a simple kit of maybe 2 ladders, 1 anchor, 2 boots, no frame.

Due to saving, repeating story missions wouldn't be that difficult for your average runner. It's not like you have to replay the entire game to get back to that point.

Maybe instead of all story/standard orders, the mods can go through and hand-pick/survey the community some of the more interesting or dangerous missions that'd present an entertaining run. Meaning there's less leaderboards to manage, and a higher skill level to runs in general.