cross-country running
Terrain-based foot racing
Cross-country running is a sport in which competitors race over natural terrain—fields, hills, trails, and woods—rather than on a track.
Courses typically range from three to twelve kilometers and often include mud, uneven ground, and elevation changes.
The sport emphasizes endurance and adaptability: She did cross-country running in high school.
- trailPath through wilderness
- distanceSpace between two points
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- hillsLow natural elevations
- mudWet soil mixture
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cross-country runningtrack and field
Competitive stadium sports
indoor track · track racing · road racing · road running · marathon running
cross-country runningcross-country skiing
Self-propelled snow travel sport
cross-country cycling · mountain biking · motocross · trail riding
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