Exploring the benefits of participation in community-based running and walking events: a cross-sectional survey of parkrun participants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whilst the benefits of physical activity for health and wellbeing are recognised, population levels of activity remain low. Significant inequalities exist, with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations being less physically active and less likely to participate in community events. We investigated the perceived benefits from participation in a weekly running/walking event called parkrun by those living in the most socioeconomically deprived areas and doing the least physical activity.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was emailed to 2,318,135 parkrun participants in the UK. Demographic and self-reported data was collected on life satisfaction, happiness, health status, physical activity, motives, and the perceived benefits of parkrun. Motivation, health s

SUBMITTER: Quirk H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8561845 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature