1988 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
| 1988 IAAF World Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 16th |
| Date | March 26 |
| Host city |
Auckland, New Zealand 
|
| Location | Ellerslie Racecourse |
| Nations participating | 41 |
| Athletes participating | 441 |
| Races | 3 |
| Distances | 12 km – Senior men 8.031 km – Junior men 5.962 km – Senior women |
The 1988 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Ellerslie Racecourse on March 26, 1988. 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.
†:Cosmas Ndeti of 
Kenya finished 2nd in 23:31 min, but was disqualified.
An unofficial count yields the participation of 4401 athletes from 41 countries, two athletes (senior men) less than the official number published.
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