1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
| 1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 7th |
| Date | 25 March |
| Host city | Limerick, Munster, Ireland |
| Venue | Greenpark Racecourse |
| Events | 3 |
| Distances | 12 km – Senior men 7.36 km – Junior men 5.04 km – Senior women |
| Participation | 383 athletes from 27 nations |
The 1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Limerick, Ireland, at the Greenpark Racecourse on 25 March 1979. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald.
Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.