| 42nd World Cross Country Championships | |
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| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 42nd |
| Date | 26 March |
| Host city | Kampala, Uganda  |
| Venue | Kampala |
| Events | 5 |
| Distances | ~10 km – Senior men (9.858 km) ~8 km – Junior men (7.858 km) 10 km – Senior women (9.858 km) ~6 km – Junior women (5.858 km) |
| Participation | 553 athletes from 59 nations |
| Official website | Kampala 2017 |
The 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was hosted in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. This 42nd edition was held on 26 March 2017. The venue was Kampala Airport, commonly known as Kololo airstrip, or officially, the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. A few modifications were made to make the track challenging.[1]
- ^ Uganda on Right Track to Host World Event - IAAF. Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved on 25 September 2021.