At the end of May each year in Moscow, in the recreation area "Bitsa", competitions in athletics are held, specifically - cross-country. To participate in it, you must meet several prerequisites.
Instructions
Step 1
Get a medical examination. An official certificate will not be required from you, however, you will need to sign a paper confirming that you have no medical contraindications for participating in the cross. A doctor's examination will allow you not to risk your health unnecessarily. But even with excellent health and the permission of the doctors, think about whether you are ready for cross. For this, it is advisable to have good physical fitness and run regularly.
Step 2
Choose a suitable distance. Children under 13 years old run 5 km cross, and all persons over this age - 10 km. Men and women run together, but the winner and prize-winners for each gender and age category are determined separately.
Step 3
Register for participation. It is best to do this in advance, on the official website of the Bitsa recreation area. This opportunity usually appears in mid-May. You can also sign up to take part in the cross-country race on the day of the competition, but you will need to come in advance, before 11 in the morning.
Step 4
Choose the right clothing. On your feet, you should have sneakers, preferably adapted for running. A tracksuit can consist of shorts or trousers, depending on the weather. It will also be good to have a waterproof windbreaker with you in case of rain.
Step 5
Pay the registration fee. If you signed up in advance, you must pay 200 rubles, if on the day of the race, then 300 rubles. For children, smaller amounts are provided - with a preliminary application, participation is completely free, and for morning registration you need to pay 100 rubles.
Step 6
Get an individual number. It will need to be fixed on the clothes, since it will be used to determine who finished first. Don't be late for the start. The race starts for everyone at the same time, so you will not have the opportunity to start with another group.
