| 2012 European Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Organisers | EAA |
| Edition | 19th |
| Date | 9 December |
| Host city | Szentendre, Hungary |
| Events | 6 |
| Distances | 9.880 km – Men 8.050 km – Women 8.050 km – U23 men 6.025 km – U23 women 6.025 km – Junior men 4.000 km – Junior women |
The 2012 European Cross Country Championships was the 19th edition of the cross country running competition for European athletes which was held in Szentendre, Hungary on 9 December.
Andrea Lalli of Italy won the men's title to become the country's first champion at the competition. The men's team race was won by Spain. Fionnuala Britton was the winner in the senior women's race, becoming the first woman to retain her title. Team Ireland took gold in the senior women's race.