The 1957 International Cross Country Championships was held in Waregem, Belgium, at the Hippodroom Waregem on 23 March 1957.

In addition, an unofficial women's championship was held one week later at Musselburgh, Scotland on 30 March 1957.

Complete results for men,[3] and for women (unofficial),[4] medallists, [5] and the results of British athletes[6] were published.

An unofficial count yields the participation of 89 male athletes from 10 countries.

An unofficial count yields the participation of 12 female athletes from 2 countries.