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

• Main Authors: Helen Quirk (Author), Alice Bullas (Author), Steve Haake (Author), Elizabeth Goyder (Author), Mike Graney (Author), Chrissie Wellington (Author), Robert Copeland (Author), Lindsey Reece (Author), Clare Stevinson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 ev...