The 1959 International Cross Country Championships was held in Lisbon, Portugal, at the National Stadium on March 21, 1959.

Morocco entered a team for the first time after gaining independence.

A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald.

[1] Complete results,[2] medallists, [3] and the results of British athletes[4] were published.

An unofficial count yields the participation of 78 athletes from 9 countries.