Modern pedestrian competitions, including racewalking, evolved from 19th-century pedestrianism, now influenced by technology and social changes, attracting athletes and spectators worldwide.

Pedestrianism, featuring athletes like Captain Robert Barclay Allardice and Frank Hart, was a popular 18th and 19th-century sport emphasizing endurance walking and community engagement.

Pedestrianism, a 19th-century sport, featured endurance challenges by figures like George Wilson and Captain Robert Barclay, shaping modern racewalking and influencing competitive sports.

Technical skills in pedestrianism, including proper walking techniques and endurance strategies, significantly influenced its cultural impact and evolution into modern race walking competitions.

Pedestrianism, once a popular 19th-century sport, is reviving in modern urban planning, promoting walkable spaces, community health, and sustainable living practices.

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.