Belgrade, Serbia is set to host the 2024 World Athletics Cross-Country Championships on March 30. Some of the world’s grittiest runners are preparing for this grueling competition, which will take place at Friendship Park. The course has some challenges like a hay maze and a short, steep blue hill, but temperatures on race day are expected to reach around 80 degrees, adding an extra element of difficulty.
For those looking to watch the World Cross-Country Championships, they can catch the action live on CNBC from 6 to 9 a.m. ET. The event will also be live streamed on Peacock during the same time frame. Viewers outside of the U.S. can find broadcast details on the event’s official website.
In the women’s senior race, Beatrice Chebet of Kenya is the reigning champion and the favorite to win again. However, she faces tough competition from her compatriot Agnes Jebet Ngetich who is also in top form. Team USA will be represented by athletes like Weini Kelati, Allie Ostrander, and Katie Izzo who are determined to give their best performance.
In the men’s senior race, Ugandan runners Jacob Kiplimo and Joshua Cheptegei will be favorites due to their impressive track record in cross-country running. Ethiopian Berihu Aregawi is also expected to give them a good run for their money as he has been consistently performing well in recent years. The American men will be led by Anthony Rotich, Ahmed Muhumed, and Emmanuel Bor who have been training hard for this competition.
The event schedule for March 30 in Eastern Time is as follows: 6:00 a.m. – Women’s U20 6K, 6:35 a.m