Table 2.

Motives within the scope of social and experience orientation (n = 560).

Groups of Motives	All (n = 560)	%
Group A Motives within the scope of social orientation
Desire to feel unity and integration with other people	281	50.2
Belonging to the subculture of runners	160	28.6
Desire to sense equality during the race	119	21.2
Desire to gain recognition in the eyes of others	122	21.8
Prevailing fashion—participation in sports events is currently fashionable	70	12.5
Group B Motives within the scope of experience orientation
Desire to have good fun	300	53.6
Desire to experience strong emotions associated with participation	365	65.2
Desire to sense the unusual mood during the whole event	271	48.4
Desire to have enjoyable leisure time/entertainment	149	26.6
Desire to express happiness, e.g., resulting from winning/success	97	17.3
Desire to get away from everyday life	119	21.2
I am allured by the attractiveness of the city in which the event takes place	31	5.5