Tallahassee will host the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships on January 10.
- 500+ athletes from 60+ countries will compete at Apalachee Regional Park.
- The gates at Apalachee Regional Park open at 7:45 a.m. The first race is at 10:55 a.m.
- Watch the video below to hear from event organizers and an Olympic runner about this prestigious competition and how it could help Tallahassee’s economy.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
The world’s best cross-country runners are heading to Leon County.
I’m Justin White, your Neighborhood reporter at Apalachee Regional Park as Tallahassee hosts the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships…