| Athletics at the V South Pacific Mini Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 15–20 |
| Host city | Pago Pago, American Samoa  |
| Venue | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 42 (23 men, 19 women) |
| Participation | 15 nations |
Athletics competitions at the 1997 South Pacific Mini Games were held at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago, American Samoa, between August 15–20, 1997.
A total of 42 events were contested, 23 by men and 19 by women.