The 1972 International Cross Country Championships was held in Cambridge, England, at the Coldhams Common on 18 March 1972.

A report on the men's event was given in the Glasgow Herald.

[1] This was the last competition organized by the International Cross Country Union (ICCU).

It was continued as IAAF World Cross Country Championships.

An unofficial count yields the participation of 200 athletes from 15 countries.