1980 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
| 1980 IAAF World Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 8th |
| Date | March 9 |
| Host city | Paris, France |
| Venue | Hippodrome de Longchamp |
| Events | 3 |
| Distances | 12.58 km – Senior men 7.41 km – Junior men 4.82 km – Senior women |
| Participation | 381 athletes from 28 nations |
The 1980 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Paris, France, at the Hippodrome de Longchamp on March 9, 1980. A report on the event was given in the Evening Times.
Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.