Course features include a 2,000-meter perimeter and a layout that allows spectators to view the entire race, from start to finish, from one vantage point.
Each year, the Iowa high school state cross country meet sees the state's fastest boys and girls compete at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge.
The width of a championship course shall not be less than 10 meters throughout. The width of a nonchampionship course, and of a championship course with fewer than 30 teams or 210 individuals competing, shall not be less than 5 meters.
Varsity runners must run 5000 meters (3 miles, 188 yards, 2 inches) in all competitions. Exception: In cases of inclement weather, meet managers may shorten the race distance to a minimum of two miles in the interest of the health and safety of competitors.
3.1 milesCross-country is a team running sport that takes place in the fall on a measured 5000 meter (3.1 miles) High School course or 2 mile course for the Jr. High over varied surfaces and terrain.
approximately two and three quarter to four milesThe cross-country course is approximately two and three quarter to four miles (6 km) long, comprising some twenty-four to thirty-six fixed and solid obstacles. Obstacles usually are built to look "natural" (out of logs, for instance), however odd materials and decorations may be added to test the horse's bravery.
Every cross country course consists of r oughly 12 to 35 fixed and solid jumps. The jumps are made to look natural, being made out of logs, stone walls, tall grasses and water. Sometimes though, the jumps will be made to look unusual and scary to test the horse's bravery and courage.