| Athletics at the 11th Commonwealth Games | |
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| Dates | 6–12 August 1978 |
| Host city | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Venue | Commonwealth Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 38 |
| Participation | 520 athletes from 39 nations |
| Records set | 4 Games records |
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At the 1978 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A total of 38 events were contested, 23 for men and 15 for women.