World Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26

Welcoming The World To Tallahassee, Florida

Save the Date: January 10, 2026

Tallahassee, Florida | Apalachee Regional Park

On January 10, 2026, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships return to U.S. soil for the first time in over 30 years—landing at Apalachee Regional Park, the crown jewel of Leon County and one of the top cross country courses in the nation.

Recognized as the pinnacle event for cross country and long-distance runners, this global competition brings together the world’s fastest athletes for a celebration of grit, endurance, and international unity—all set against the rolling hills and natural beauty of Florida’s Capital City.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making at the pinnacle event for cross country and long-distance running.

📍 Start planning now with curated itineraries to explore the best of Tallahassee before and after race day.





There are two exciting ways to be part of the action:

Spectator Tickets: Experience the thrill of five championship races as the world’s best athletes compete for gold, silver and bronze medals, prize money, and global bragging rights.

Worlds Fun Run: Florida Edition: Lace up your running shoes and take on the same course as the championship athletes! Choose from one of four community fun runs and enjoy the unique opportunity to test your skills on the same challenging terrain. Your Fun Run registration also serves as your spectator entry into the park (valid for participant only).


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Cross Country Race action #IHeartTally

Apalachee Regional Cross County Finish Line Awards Stage

World Athletics Sponsor Logos

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Calling all Leon County students! It’s time to show off your creative side. 🎨 Enter the Creative Arts Contest for a chance to win prizes and be part of the excitement for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. 🏃‍♀️✨

📅 Deadline: October 31, 2025
👉 Submit your artwork here at the link in our bio!

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Calling all Leon County students! It’s time to show off your creative side. 🎨 Enter the Creative Arts Contest for a chance to win prizes and be part of the excitement for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. 🏃‍♀️✨ 📅 Deadline: October 31, 2025 👉 Submit your artwork here at the link in our bio!

Four months out—and the countdown is on.
The athletes are training. The stage is set. Are you ready to witness history? #WXCTallahassee26

Register now at the link in our bio! 🏁

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Four months out—and the countdown is on. The athletes are training. The stage is set. Are you ready to witness history? #WXCTallahassee26 Register now at the link in our bio! 🏁

Don’t miss a moment of #WXCTallahassee26! 📺

The official timetable is here—get ready for the thrill of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee! Please note that all times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST). 🔥

Which race are you most excited to watch? ⬇️

Link in bio for more details!

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Don’t miss a moment of #WXCTallahassee26! 📺 The official timetable is here—get ready for the thrill of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee! Please note that all times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST). 🔥 Which race are you most excited to watch? ⬇️ Link in bio for more details!

From first-timers to lifelong runners—this one’s for you. 🌴👟
The World Fun Run: Florida Edition will take place immediately following the WXC Championship races. Don`t miss your chance to be part of a global celebration of movement, community, and fun.

☝️ Link in bio to learn more.

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From first-timers to lifelong runners—this one’s for you. 🌴👟 The World Fun Run: Florida Edition will take place immediately following the WXC Championship races. Don't miss your chance to be part of a global celebration of movement, community, and fun. ☝️ Link in bio to learn more.

Five months until the world lands in Tallahassee.
Five months until the trails roar.
Five months until everything changes. #WXCTallahassee26
Learn more at the link in our bio! 🌍🔥

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Five months until the world lands in Tallahassee. Five months until the trails roar. Five months until everything changes. #WXCTallahassee26 Learn more at the link in our bio! 🌍🔥

The countdown is on. The world has its eyes on Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.A.
Don’t miss your chance to witness history as the fastest athletes on Earth take on THE Apalachee Regional Park.

📍Tallahassee
🌍 60+ countries
🏃‍♀️ 500 athletes
📅 January 10th, 2026
🔗 Link in bio ☝️

#WorldCrossCountry #wxctallahassee26

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The countdown is on. The world has its eyes on Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.A. Don’t miss your chance to witness history as the fastest athletes on Earth take on THE Apalachee Regional Park. 📍Tallahassee 🌍 60+ countries 🏃‍♀️ 500 athletes 📅 January 10th, 2026 🔗 Link in bio ☝️ #WorldCrossCountry #wxctallahassee26

6 months. 1 shot at greatness. 🏃‍♀️💨

The countdown to WXC Tallahassee 26 is officially on. 🌍 This is our moment to make history, and the world will be watching. Tallahassee, it’s time to shine. ✨

#WXCTallahassee26 #WorldCrossCountry

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6 months. 1 shot at greatness. 🏃‍♀️💨 The countdown to WXC Tallahassee 26 is officially on. 🌍 This is our moment to make history, and the world will be watching. Tallahassee, it’s time to shine. ✨ #WXCTallahassee26 #WorldCrossCountry
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