Cross-country running was originally an English sport created in the early 1800's. However, the sport was entirely different and known as "the paper chase". The original sport had a group of runners run along a randomly-picked course and drop paper markers on the ground as they ran along. Another group of runners would then give chase to the former, following the paper trail left behind. For today's cross-country running enthusiast, this extra long necktie features a trail map on a white background.