Cross-country races test endurance more than road races do.
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越野 (yuèyě, 'cross the wilds') applies to anything off-road — 越野车 (yuèyěchē, SUV / off-road vehicle), 越野跑 (yuèyěpǎo, trail running), 越野滑雪 (yuèyě huáxuě, cross-country skiing). Add 赛 (sài, race/match) and you have the competition.
