| Athletics at the IX Summer Universiade | |
|---|---|
 The host stadium for the events | |
| Dates | 19–23 August 1977 |
| Host city | Sofia, Bulgaria  |
| Venue | Vasil Levski National Stadium |
| Level | University |
| Events | 34 |
| Records set | 2 WR |
Athletics events were contested at the 1977 Summer Universiade in Sofia, Bulgaria between 19 and 23 August.