The 1989 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Stavanger, Norway, at the Scanvest Ring on March 19, 1989. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald. Complete results for senior men, junior men, senior women, junior women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.

Medallists

Race results

Senior men's race (12 km)

Junior men's race (8 km)

Senior women's race (6 km)

Junior women's race (4 km)

Medal table (unofficial)

Participation

An unofficial count yields the participation of 568 athletes from 41 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.