2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships
| 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
Runners during an event at the Games | |
| Organisers | World Athletics |
| Edition | 45th |
| Date | 30 March |
| Host city | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Venue | Park of Friendship |
| Events | 5 |
| Distances |
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| Participation | 485 athletes from 51 nations |
| Official website | Belgrade 2024 |
The 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships was the 45th edition of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships held on 30 March 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. It was held in the Park of Friendship, located next to the Danube River. Originally planned to be held in Medulin and Pula in Croatia in February 2024, the World Athletics announced in September 2023 that event would be moved to Belgrade. Belgrade has previously hosted the 2013 European Cross Country Championships, and recently hosted the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships.
The Championships consisted of five events– the 10 km main races for men and women, 8 km and 6 km races for under-20 men and women respectively, and a 4 x 2 km mixed relay. About 485 athletes from 51 nations participated in the events. There were nine sets of medals that were awarded across the five events. Kenya topped the medal table with 11 medals including six gold medals.