Health Impact: The Science Behind Our Running Events

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At Fit Foundation, our running events deliver more than just race experiences—they create lasting health benefits. Participants receive approximately $17,000-$28,000 in health economic benefits from our events.

Health economists use standardized methods to measure health improvements:

One QALY represents one year of life in perfect health. Our events generate QALYs through:

• Training Effect: Weeks of preparation building cardiovascular strength and mental wellbeing
• Event Participation: The event's intense effort, achievement, and social connection
• Sustained Effect: The post-race motivation that keeps people active

DALYs measure disease burden through years lost to illness or disability. Our events help participants reduce risk factors for:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Mental health conditions
• Musculoskeletal problems
• Certain cancers

 When you participate in our events, you can expect:

• Reduced disease risk: Lower chances of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers
• Improved mental wellbeing: Significant reductions in depression and anxiety
• Enhanced quality of life: Better sleep, energy, and cognitive function
• Extended healthy lifespan: Additional days of healthy living

After each event, you can receive a personalized Health Impact Report (must be requested as an add on) detailing your specific health gains.

 Our events deliver measurable health improvements that:

• Reduce healthcare costs for employees
• Decrease absenteeism and increase productivity
• Support corporate wellness initiatives
• Demonstrate commitment to community health

Partner with us to provide your team with one of the most cost-effective health interventions available.Each of our events functions as a preventive health intervention, delivering quantifiable benefits at a fraction of traditional healthcare costs. 

Our health impact calculations are based on peer-reviewed research published in leading medical journals, including:

• Lee, D. C., et al. (2014). Leisure-time running reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
• Pedisic, Z., et al. (2020). Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality? British Journal of Sports Medicine
• Duijvestijn, M., de Wit, G.A., van Gils, P.F. et al. Impact of physical activity on healthcare costs: a systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res 23, 572 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09556-8