However, the shortest course is designed specifically for 10 year olds, who will take 40 minutes at the most, usually less than 30 minutes. You and I can run on one of the courses that fit in between. You will need to fill out a clipcard, and perhaps copy your control descriptions on to it, then hand over your money and register. You will be given a map. At some events you copy your course onto the map before starting.
More competitive events require ou to copy the course after the clock starts ticking.
Either way, take time to copy the control circles accurately,as well as the lines between controls and the numbers. You will start at a separate time from everyone else on your course. A Start Times board allows you to select any time you like and reserve it. Record this on your clipcard too. Give the stub from your clipcard to the Start official, and wait for her to tell you to start.