The Moesgaard Museum provided the main backdrop for the World Cross-Country Championships ©Getty Images

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Competition began with the mixed team relay event ©Getty Images
Competition began with the mixed team relay event ©Getty Images
A water pit was among the obstacles facing the runners ©Getty Images
A water pit was among the obstacles facing the runners ©Getty Images
Beatrice Chebet, centre, was awarded victory in the women's under-20 event ©Getty Images
Beatrice Chebet, centre, was awarded victory in the women's under-20 event ©Getty Images
Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, presented medals at the Championships ©Getty Images
Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, presented medals at the Championships ©Getty Images
Hellen Obiri won gold in the women's elite race ©Getty Images
Hellen Obiri won gold in the women's elite race ©Getty Images
The men's elite race would prove a gruelling contest ©Getty Images
The men's elite race would prove a gruelling contest ©Getty Images
The steep museum climb and descent provided a good location for spectators to watch ©Getty Images
The steep museum climb and descent provided a good location for spectators to watch ©Getty Images
Runners from Uganda featured prominently throughout ©Getty Images
Runners from Uganda featured prominently throughout ©Getty Images
Joshua Cheptegei became the first Ugandan winner of the men's elite race ©Getty Images
Joshua Cheptegei became the first Ugandan winner of the men's elite race ©Getty Images