| Athletics at the VI Central American Games | |
|---|---|
 Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano | |
| Dates | December 9-14 |
| Host city | San Pedro Sula, Honduras  |
| Venue | Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 46 (24 men, 22 women) |
Athletics competitions at the 1997 Central American Games were held at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, between December 9 and 14, 1997.[1]
A total of 46 events were contested, 24 by men and 22 by women.