World’s best cross country runners head to Tallahassee for global championships

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…

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