About this edition
Despite challenging March weather across the globe, more than 26 dedicated runners from 16 countries kept Edition 6 moving through rain, snow, and everything in between. Our most resilient community yet covered over 152 kilometers in 24 hours.
26+
Runners Participating
24+
Number of Different Cities
16+
Number of Countries
152 km
Total Distance Covered (km)
94.6 mi
Total Distance Covered (miles)
Global Reach
Countries Represented
Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Lithuania, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, UK, USA
Voices from the Relay
Fastest Time in Years
Christchurch, New Zealand
“I thought I was setting a PR for the 5k but it wasn’t to be. It was my fastest time in almost 8 years.”
Early Morning Dedication
Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
“An early start before sunrise, it was chilly below 0 degrees Celsius. I have a 1km loop of a sub division right out side my door so it makes a nice track.”
New Route Discovery
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
“Tried out a newly built park near to where I live, called Railworkers Park. It was fun, maybe a bit small for longer runs.”
Weather Warrior
Belfast, Northern Ireland
“I had rain, cloud, and sun during the run. Also got a bonus salt water shower from some rouge waves striking the trail at some points.”
Weather Conditions Experienced
Rainy / Wet
23% of Participants
Sunny weather
19% of Participants
Cool / Cold
15% of Participants
Windy
8% of Participants
Hot / Warm
8% 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
60% Reported
Coffee
20% Reported
Protein Shake
6% Reported
Espresso
6% Reported
Most Creative Recovery Snacks
1st Place: Boca Burger
Oakland, CA, USA
A full vegetarian burger meal after running around Lake Merritt – definitely the most substantial and unexpected recovery “snack”.
2nd Place: Warm Shower + Full Breakfast (Eggs & Coffee)
Lünen, Germany
This participant treated their recovery like a spa experience followed by a proper meal – very thorough approach.
3rd Place: Water + Iced Chocolate
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
A nice contrast of hydration and indulgence – perfect for hot weather recovery
Honorable Mentions
Dark Chocolate Almond Kind Bar + Ghost Electrolyte Water
London, UK
Premium energy bar pairing
Water & Yogurt
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Simple combination after getting a “bonus salt water shower from rogue waves”
Banana & Coffee
Wrocław, Poland
Classic energy combo
A Few Snapshots
The Sun Never Sets on an Automattic 5k Relay. 