The Senior women's race at the 1996 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, at the Danie Craven Stadium on March 23, 1996.

A preview on the event was given in the Herald,[1] and a report in The New York Times.

[2] Complete results,[3][4][5] medallists,[6] and the results of British athletes[7] were published.

An unofficial count yields the participation of 133 athletes from 37 countries in the Senior women's race.

This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.