Your global challenge begins here...
This unique and fun filled event is designed for people of all ages and abilities; with quite literally something for everyone. Participants will be ranked in their age group across their country, continent and globally with the opportunity to represent their country in the ‘final series’. But its not just about the rankings, its about the joy of running cross country, amazing World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge bling and participating – no matter how fit or fast!
So, what are you waiting for… join hundreds of thousands of fitness and running enthusiasts from across the globe in this historic first.
- Participate from 1 February to 21 March, 2021.
- Distances from 1km to 10km.
- Events for all Age Groups (from 7 years and up).
- Fundraise for World Vision.
- Compete against others from around the word.
- Participate as many times as you like.
- Win awesome prizes.
- Grab a friend or 3 and enter the relay challenge.
Countries involved
Runners tackling the challenge
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Global Challenge News

Introducing the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge
The Local Organising Committee of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 2021 has partnered

World Vision unites the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge and World Vision have united to

Racing for the glory…and the medal.
We race for the glory. We race to set a personal best. We race for
How to get involved.
Four simple steps to getting involved.
Step 1.
Register for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge, as an individual, relay or both, select your applicable age category and distance.
Step 2.
Run your prescribed distance, anytime between 1 February to 21 March, 2021. You will need to keep track of your run using a GPS application.
Step 3.
Upload your results automatically if using RunKeeper or through our results hub.
Step 4.
Sit back and enjoy the rewards. Reflect on your participation in a truly global virtual event, and receive free finishers certificate and virtual medal.
What's included in your entry?
Other than that ‘feel good’ feeling or smashing out a PB, what else is included in your entry?
COUNTRY
See how you compare to those around your own country.
GLOBE
The ultimate battle; how do you measure up with others from around the globe?
CONTINENT
See how you measure up against those from the same continent.