entrant — a person who enters or participates in a competition, examination, or organization

a determined runner approaches the race registration table holding completed forms and a race number. The runner reaches forward to hand the paperwork to a smiling volunteer seated behind the table. The volunteer stamps the forms and hands back an official race bib with safety pins. Other runners in athletic gear wait in line behind the main character, stretching and preparing. Race officials organize materials while pointing toward the starting line area. a person entering and participating in an organized competition