| Athletics at the 1987 Pan American Games | |
|---|---|
 Host venue (shown in 2012) | |
| Dates | 9–16 August |
| Host city | Indianapolis, United States |
| Venue | IU Indianapolis Track and Soccer Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 43 |
| Participation | 405 athletes from 36 nations |
The Athletics competition at the 1987 Pan American Games was held in Indianapolis, United States. The events were competed at the IU Indianapolis Track and Soccer Stadium.