World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee

Chaires, United States • 10 Jan 2026

Event details

World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 is scheduled for January 10, 2026, at Apalachee Regional Park, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, Florida, US. The event includes five championship cross-country races for elite athletes and public spectator access to the park. Spectator tickets apply to ages 13 and older; children 12 and under require a ticket but are free.

Participation options and fees

The event offers community fun runs and a kids race using the same course as the championship races. Distances and entry notes include:

  • 2 km - WA Kids' Athletics, for runners ages 12 and under, free for eligible children.
  • 2 km - Worlds Fun Run: Florida Edition, open to anyone and teams.
  • 4 km - Worlds Fun Run: Florida Edition, open to anyone and teams.
  • 4 km - Worlds Fun Run: Florida Edition 4K - High School, for ages 13–18.
  • Team registration - Worlds Fun Run 4K high school team captains register and pay; team member registration requires no payment.

Each fun run participant receives a replica medal at the finish. Fun Run registration serves as free spectator entry for the participant. Listed prices show a typical fun run fee of $31.95 ($30 registration + $1.95 processing fee and taxes) and a team registration fee of $106.99. Registration was open from Dec 1 to Dec 31. Prices are stated as inclusive of mandatory charges and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Worlds Fun Run: Florida Edition 4k - High School
Worlds Fun Run: Florida Edition 4km
Worlds Fun Run: Florida Edition 2km
Wa Kids' Athletics 2km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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