Athletics at the 1982 Commonwealth Games

Athletics at the 12th Commonwealth Games
Dates	3–9 October 1982
Host city	Brisbane, Australia
Venue	QE II Stadium
Level	Senior
Events	39
Participation	516 athletes from 39 nations
Records set	14 Games records
← 1978 Edmonton 1986 Edinburgh → 1982 Commonwealth Games

At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events took place at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia from 3–9 October 1982. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes.