Caracteristicas dos corredores de rua: um mapeamento dos participantes da 41ª Prova Rústica Tiradentes Characteristics of the street runners: a mapping of the 41st Prova Rústica Tiradentes's participants

The aim of this study was to map the age profile according to the sex of the runners who participated in the 41 st Prova Rustica Tiradentes held in the city of Maringa-PR. This research was descriptive with a mixed approach. For data analysis, descriptive statistics (frequency and relative percentage) using the computerized statistical package SPSS version 20.0 was used. A total of 2609 runners completed the proof, 67.9% male and 32.0% female, what could show greater adherence of male runners, if compared with the female group. It is noteworthy that the age group from 30-34 years old was the most representative in both sexes. It was concluded that there was presence of runners in all categories offered in Prova Rustica Tiradentes, in both sexes; thus, the proof fulfills its social role of promotion the sport of participation, and especially enabling that a greater number of people participate.