2015 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 2015 IAAF World Cross Country Championships (Chinese: 2015国际田联世界越野锦标) was the 41st edition of the global championships in cross country running, organised by the International Association of Athletics Federations. It was held in Guiyang, China on 28 March. It was the first time that the event was held in China, and the third occasion it took place in Asia (after Fukuoka in 2006, and Amman in 2009). Senior and junior races were held for men and women, with the four races having both a team and individual element.
| 41st World Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 41st |
| Date | 28 March |
| Host city | Guiyang, China |
| Venue | Guiyang horse racing circuit |
| Events | 4 |
| Distances | 12 km – Senior men 8 km – Junior men 8 km – Senior women 6 km – Junior women |
| Participation | 410 athletes from 51 nations |
| Official website | Guiyang 2015 |
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