The 2012 IAAF World Race Walking Cup was held in Saransk, Russia, on 12–13 May 2012.

[1] The track of the Cup runs in the central streets of the city.

Detailed reports on the event and an appraisal of the results was given for the IAAF.

[7][8][9][10][11] *: beyond Time Limit IAAF Rule 230.6(a): repeated failure to comply with the definition of race walking IAAF Rule 32.2(a): presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in the Athlete's Sample *: beyond Time Limit IAAF Rule 230.6(a): repeated failure to comply with the definition of race walking IAAF Rule 32.2(a): presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in the Athlete's Sample IAAF Rule 230.6(a): repeated failure to comply with the definition of race walking *: beyond Time Limit IAAF Rule 230.6(a): repeated failure to comply with the definition of race walking IAAF Rule 32.2(a): presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in the Athlete's Sample *   Host nation (Russia)The participation of 475 athletes from 62 countries was officially announced.

[12][13] An unofficial count yields the participation of only 449 athletes from 61 countries.