About this edition
Edition 2 reached new creative heights with 35 runners spanning 14 countries and covering more than 229 kilometers. From hip hop kombucha and fish tacos in Canada to tumblr-logo-shaped routes in Barcelona, this edition proved that spring brings out the most innovative spirit in our community.
35+
Runners Participating
34+
Number of Different Cities
14
Number of Countries
229 km
Total Distance Covered (km)
142 mi
Total Distance Covered (miles)
Global Reach
Countries Represented
Argentina, Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, UK, USA
Voices from the Relay
Tumblr Logo Run
Barcelona, Spain
“I shaped my run (more or less) like tumblr’s logo 😄 I got lucky because this morning it was raining pretty hard but then the sun came out for the first time in more than 2 weeks. Went down to the beach, the sea was rough with lots of waves.”
Wallaby Mystery
Amsterdam, Netherlands
“I went to say hi to my fellow expat friends at Amstelpark. I think they are Wallabies (not Kangaroos), but the park thinks they are Kangaroos. They seem to be 1 m tall at max, aren’t they too short to be Kangaroo?”
Relay Motivation
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
“First time running since the NYC marathon last November. I thought I would never feel like running again but the Sun never sets was the motivation I needed 😉”
Four-Year-Old Running Partner
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
“Ran it with my 4 year old. It was cold, windy, and rainy, so I had to bribe him with some skittles 🍬 Since it has been so rainy, I also had to stick to paved roads 😢. But, it has been a ton of fun to see everyone running!”
Weather Conditions Experienced
Sunny weather
29% of Participants
Cold / Windy
26% of Participants
Hot / Warm
23% of Participants
Spring / Pleasant weather
23% of Participants
Rainy / Wet
20% of Participants
The Sun Never Sets on Automattic
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Most Popular Recovery Drinks
Coffee
33% of Runners
Water
17% of Runners
Lemon / Raspberry Lemonade
16% of Runners
Most Creative Recovery Snacks
1st Place: Hip Hop Kombucha and Fish Tacos
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
The most unique combination ever! Fermented beverage plus a full meal. Definitely thinking outside the box for post-run recovery!
2nd Place: Recovery Liquid I.V. Strawberry
Delafield, Wisconsin, USA
Advanced hydration science meets delicious flavor. A sophisticated approach to electrolyte replacement!
3rd Place: True Lemon Raspberry Lemonade
Highland Village, Texas, USA
Creative twist on traditional lemonade with natural fruit flavoring. Refreshing and energizing!
Honorable Mentions
NUUN
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Electrolyte tablets for serious athletes
Drip Drop
Austin, TX, USA
Medical-grade hydration solution
The Sun Never Sets on an Automattic 5k Relay. 