1981 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
| 1981 IAAF World Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 9th |
| Date | March 28 |
| Host city | Madrid, Spain |
| Venue | La Zarzuela Hippodrome |
| Events | 3 |
| Distances | 12 km – Senior men 7.25 km – Junior men 4.41 km – Senior women |
| Participation | 460 athletes from 39 nations |
The 1981 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Madrid, Spain, at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela on March 28, 1981. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald.
Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.