Ultra-distance walking competitions challenge participants over 50 km to 100 km, emphasizing endurance, strategy, and community, with notable figures like Sandra Brown and Edward Payson Weston.

Modern racewalking requires athletes to maintain ground contact, follow strict regulations, and compete in events governed by judges to ensure fair play and integrity.

Recovery practices for pedestrianism enhance urban walkability, promote public health, and foster social interactions through pedestrian-oriented design, active mobility, and community engagement.

Pedestrianism, a competitive walking sport popular in the 19th century, significantly influenced modern racewalking and showcased the cultural and economic impacts of sports.

Emma “Grandma” Gatewood and Nimblewill Nomad are notable long-distance walkers, inspiring others with their achievements on the Appalachian Trail and showcasing the joy of pedestrianism.

Long-distance pedestrianism combines historical competitive roots, modern technology, urban planning, and health benefits, significantly influencing public health, safety, and social dynamics.