The first leg runners for a relay race all start at the same time without looking at a map first. After finishing their leg, they hand off a token like a bib or wristband to the next runner on their team. A video shows footage from the 2017 World Orienteering Relay Championships depicting runners handing off a token in the exchange zone after completing their portion of the race.
2. Questions
The first leg runners all start at the same time.
When do they get to look at their map?
After the first leg runners come through the
finish chute, how do they hand off to the next
runner?
Video: http://bit.ly/2jVqaan
3. Clips from the 2017 World
Orienteering Relay Championships