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This study explored differences in running participation limitation, injury location, and training characteristics between young (18\u201334 years) and master (&gt;35 years) runners.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 207 runners (105 young, 102 master) completed an online survey assessing demographics, training habits, and injury-related participation limitations using the updated Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Overuse Injury Questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Master runners reported higher rates of injury-related participation limitation than young runners (51% vs. 34%, p\u2009=\u20090.04) and more upper extremity injuries (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.01). They also had longer running histories, higher weekly mileage, and longer training durations (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Among master runners, increased odds of running participation limitation were associated with smoking [Odds Ratio (OR)=1.89], running on gravel\/pebbled surfaces (OR=1.10), and owning more pairs of running shoes (OR=1.02), with no protective factors identified. Among young runners, reduced odds of running participation limitation were associated with running on off-road tracks (OR=0.68), having a running coach (OR=0.70), wearing shoes with special features (OR=0.75), and training on multiple surfaces (OR=0.79), while slightly increased odds were associated with longer average training sessions (OR=1.04) and running on grass (OR=1.08).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings highlight the high prevalence of running participation limitations, particularly in master runners, and support the need for age-specific training and injury prevention strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec005\">\n                    <jats:title>Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Different age groups of runners may benefit from tailored risk mitigation strategies: young runners may benefit from coach-guided training, appropriate footwear selection, and varied training surfaces, while avoiding unnecessarily long sessions. 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