The Golden Age of Pedestrianism in the 19th century featured competitive walking events, notable figures like Edward Payson Weston, and a subsequent decline due to cycling’s rise.

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

Six-day pedestrian races, popular in the 19th century, showcased endurance and influenced modern ultrarunning and racewalking, with key figures like Foster Powell and Edward Payson Weston.

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

Modern competitive pedestrianism, with roots in 18th-century Britain, emphasizes endurance and technique, featuring events like the Olympic racewalk and World Athletics Championships.

Olympic racewalking features 20km events for men and women, emphasizing endurance, strict technique, and includes a new Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay debuting at Paris 2024.