Kind of distance running (5-7)

I believe the answer is:

cross-country

'kind of distance running' is the definition.
(I know that cross country is a type of long-distance running)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for cross-country that I've seen before include "Rural running event" , "Running sport" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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