The 1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Gateshead, England, at the Riverside Park on March 20, 1983. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald and in the Evening Times. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.

Medallists

Race results

Senior men's race (11.994 km)

Junior men's race (8.033 km)

Senior women's race (4.072 km)

Medal table (unofficial)

Participation

An unofficial count yields the participation of 431 athletes from 35 countries, one senior man athlete less than the official number published.