Runners run through water pit the day before the 2026 World Cross Country Championships.

Some local amateur runners showed us what it’s like to go through the man-made water pit. For the best coverage of the 2026 World Cross Country Championships and elite running in general, go to LetsRun.com each and every day. Check out our event page here: https://www.letsrun.com/events/2026/01/2026-world-athletics-cross-country-championships. 🔥 Support independent journalism • Become a LetsRun.com VIP: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Let’s stay connected: ▶️ YouTube (Subscribe to our channel): https://www.youtube.com/@letsrunfast?sub_confirmation=1 🏠 Homepage: https://www.letsrun.com 🗣 Forum: https://www.letsrun.com/forum 💛 Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@letsrunfast?sub_confirmation=1 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsrundotcom 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsrundotcom