Noun
The act, art, or practice of a pedestrian; walking or running; traveling or racing on foot.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBy the end of the 19th century, Pedestrianism was largely displaced by the rise in modern spectator sports and by controversy involving rules, which limited its appeal as a source of wagering and led to its inclusion in the amateur athletics movement. Source: Internet
See also Pedestrianism above. Source: Internet