... of this study is in its extension of the broad discussion of the impact of extreme weather and climate change on tourism to the events sector. The implications of changing weather and climatic patterns on events, particularly mass-participation sporting events, are clear and need to be considered in order...

... their motivations. Originality/value The value of this research lies in applying a new methodological approach using multi‐group analysis to volunteer research. Kirstin Hallmann can be contacted at: k.hallmann@dshs‐koeln.de © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Sporting events Mass...

... of the research presented here. Mass participation running events such as marathons have become an important segment of sport events, as shown by the increasing number of events and participants (e.g. Running USA, 2010). Runners are drawn to compete in marathons due to numerous individual preferences...