本研究旨在探討跑者面對空污之風險感受及健康信念，透過對於南北區域跑者之焦點團體訪談，以跑者觀點，探討空污對他們的健康危害意義及態度，同時也希望瞭解跑者面對空污時的參賽考量，這對於路跑活動主辦單位或主管機關制定空污風險管理策略及規範時將具有參考價值。
本研究發現，許多跑者不在意空污對於身體造成的傷害，是因為對空污相關資訊的認知不足及不正確。大部份跑者面對空污所採取的動態健康行為包括放慢速度、縮短距離、改為室內跑步機、改變或搭配其他訓練等等；靜態健康行是直接休跑、喝潤肺的飲料、定期健檢等等。
當跑者在面對空污威脅的賽事時，採取的健康行為（如棄賽）和他們的行動利益及行動障礙有關。如果遇到嚴重空污時，主辦單位可採取取消並退還全部或部份費用，或是延賽的作法。不過，延賽可能會影響跑者其他既定的賽事或安排，因此主辦單須設計對跑者的補償措施。若主辦單位決定在空污狀態下照常舉辦，可採取的作法包括：提供免費口罩、提供賽事當日即時的空污資訊，另外，也可以提供跑者潤肺解毒的飲料或有益健康的東西，但是這必須具有高效率的補給能力。另外，在有砂石車經過的路線灑水，減少揚塵，也是可以減少空污影響的作法。保險公司亦可設計空污停賽的損失保險，應有助於主辦單位面對空污採取必要的停賽或延賽決策。地方政府則可參考海外大型路跑賽事的措施，提供當地商家或工廠補貼，減少賽事當天移動污染源，讓跑者的交通安全得以更有效地維護，工廠或工程暫時性停工，也能避免大型車輛移動造成的揚塵，甚至可減少廢氣排放造成的空氣污染。

This study aims to investigate the risk perception and health beliefs among runners concerning air pollution. Utilizing focus group interviews across various regions, we examine the impact of air pollution on their health and attitudes. Additionally, we also explored the concerns of runners in participating in road races when facing air pollution. The results offer valuable insights for both the organizers of road running activities and governmental authorities.
The results indicates that a significant number of runners do not care about the harm from air pollution, largely due to insufficient and in-comprehensive awareness of air pollution-related information. When confronted with air pollution, most runners adopt dynamic health behaviors such as reducing speed, shortening running distances, switching to indoor treadmills, or incorporating alternative training methods. Static health behaviors include discontinuing running altogether, consuming lung-nourishing beverages, and undergoing regular health check-ups.
When runners face the threat of air pollution, their health behaviors (such as opting out of race) are influenced by perceived benefits and barriers. The organizer may cancel and refund all or part of the fee, or postpone it if severe air pollution occurs. However, the postponement of the race may affect the runners' other scheduled events or arrangements, so the organizer must design compensation measures for the runners. If the race proceeds despite poor air quality, organizers can mitigate risks by distributing free masks, providing real-time air pollution data, and offering health-boosting drinks to runners. Such interventions, however, require an efficient resupply infrastructure.
In addition, spraying water on the routes where gravel trucks routes to reduce dust is an alternative to decrease the impact of air pollution. Insurance companies can also offer race-cancellation insurance, aiding organizers in the decision-making process regarding event postponement or cancellation. Local governments might benefit from examining strategies employed by international road racing events, such as providing local businesses or factories with subsidies to reduce mobile pollution sources on the day of the event and maintain runners’ traffic safety more effectively. Temporary shutdowns of factories can also avoid dust from large vehicles movement and reduce air pollution from exhaust emissions.

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