The 1965 International Cross Country Championships was held in Ostend, Belgium, at the Hippodrome Wellington on March 20, 1965. The competition saw first appearances of athletes from Algeria, New Zealand and West Germany. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald.
Complete results for men, junior men, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.
An unofficial count yields the participation of 174 athletes from 15 countries.