About this edition
Edition 5 took our runners on an incredible global adventure, with 33 participants spanning 18 countries from Paraguay to Taiwan. This edition showcased the true spirit of exploration, with runners discovering new routes, setting personal records, and even enjoying full moon runs by the riverside.
33+
Runners Participating
29+
Number of Different Cities
18
Number of Countries
205 km
Total Distance Covered (km)
127 mi
Total Distance Covered (miles)
Global Reach
Countries Represented
Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, New Zealand, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, UK, USA
Voices from the Relay
Sunrise Timing
Christchurch, New Zealand
“A chilly start to the morning with 2°C (35°F), managed to catch a really nice sunrise.”
Personal Best Celebration
Gold Coast, Australia
“24℃, 66% humidity. I got back just as a storm started to roll over and cool me down (my watch tells me it’s a 5km personal best!)”
Full Moon Adventure
Barcelona, Spain
“Full moon run by the riverside with plenty of rabbits hanging around. I hurt my right knee because my leg got trapped in between rocks at the breakwater 😢 It hurt quite a bit and it’s very swollen, but I don’t think anything got broken 🤞”
Neighborhood Cat Cataloger
Malang, Indonesia
“Got my Happiness socks on! (Probably wouldn’t recommend it for longer runs, though, got a bit of blisters under my feet). I took some time to catalog cats in my neighborhood”
Weather Conditions Experienced
Sunny weather
24% of Participants
Rainy / Wet
15% of Participants
Hot / Warm
12% of Participants
Cool / Cold
12% of Participants
Pleasant / Perfect weather
9% of Participants
The Sun Never Sets on Automattic
Explore the newest stories from automatticians around the world in our most recent edition.
Most Popular Recovery Drinks
Water
67% of Runners
Coffee
22% of Runners
Water with electrolyte tablet
4% of Runners
Most Creative Recovery Snacks
1st Place: Kiwifruit + Coffee + Vegemite Toast
Kākā Point, New Zealand
A complete New Zealand breakfast experience combining local fruit, caffeine, and the iconic Vegemite toast!
2nd Place: Pumpkin Spice Cheerios
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Seasonal breakfast cereal as a post-run snack – perfectly capturing that fall vibe in New York!
3rd Place: Cheeseburger
Barcelona, Spain
A full burger meal after a 12.29km full moon run by the riverside – the most substantial and unexpected recovery choice!
Honorable Mentions
Naartjie (South African mandarin)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Local citrus fruit with cultural flair
Doughnut 🍩
Wrocław, Poland
Sweet treat after a forest trail run
A Few Snapshots
The Sun Never Sets on an Automattic 5k Relay. 