About this edition
Edition 1 launched our global tradition with 30 pioneering runners from 14 countries, establishing the foundation for what would become an incredible worldwide community. From coconut gelato rewards in Canada to midnight runs in Strasbourg, this inaugural edition covered over 172 kilometers and proved that amazing things happen when runners unite across time zones.
30+
Runners Participating
29+
Number of Different Cities
14
Number of Countries
173 km
Total Distance Covered (km)
107 mi
Total Distance Covered (miles)
Global Reach
Countries Represented
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, India, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Spain, UK, USA
Voices from the Relay
Vienna Magic
Vienna, Austria
“Spotted today: runners, cyclists, walkers, horse riders (and a ghostly horse-drawn carriage), dogs, a baby reindeer, and a forest full of whispers and falling conkers. All magic ✨”
Midnight Onboarding Run
Strasbourg, France
“Midnight run in Strasbourg. Truth be told, more of a walk then a run, but then again, my dog is 9. Ok, it’s not fair to lay it all on her, I’m pretty rusty myself, but had a great time walk-running with you! Nice way to (almost) wrap up my onboarding!”
100-Runner Group Experience
Lyon, France
“Group run with an ‘urban trail’ route (with more than 100 runners tonight, a LOT of stop-n-go but it almost feels like you’re doing a race: people we cross that see a huge group of people running usually end up cheering us 🙂)”
Sub-8 Achievement
Corvallis, Oregon, USA
“I picked my flattest route so I could try and get sub 8 minute / mi splits, and I succeeded! Haven’t done that in years.”
Weather Conditions Experienced
Rainy / Wet
23% of Participants
Cloudy / Overcast
20% of Participants
Cool / Cold
20% of Participants
Hot / Warm
20% of Participants
Beautiful / Great weather
17% of Participants
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Most Popular Recovery Drinks
Water
50% of Runners
Coffee
19% of Runners
Tea
12% of Runners
Most Creative Recovery Snacks
1st Place: Coconut + Vanilla/Pistachio Gelato
Vernon, BC, Canada
The most indulgent and delicious recovery choice! Ice cream flavors that sound like they came from a gourmet shop. Definitely treating recovery like a celebration!
2nd Place: 3 Pieces of Baked Chicken
San Antonio, TX, USA
A full protein meal approach to recover: practical and substantial fuel after running in 95°F (35°C) heat at 70% humidity!
3rd Place: Water While Running + A Couple of Beers with the Group
Lyon, France
Perfect combination of hydration during the run and social celebration after with 100+ runners – capturing the true spirit of community running!
Honorable Mentions
Cold Water, Pear and Orange
Rio de los Sauces, Argentina
Fresh fruit hydration combo after a comeback run
Banana Chocolate Smoothie
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Sweet and nutritious liquid recovery perfect for wet weather motivation
The Sun Never Sets on an Automattic 5k Relay. 