The 11th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Maracaibo, Venezuela, between October 13–17, 1976.

[1] Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[2] An unofficial count yields the number of about 152 athletes from about 6 countries: Brazil (46), Chile (22), Colombia (21), Peru (17), Uruguay (1), Venezuela (45).

Medal winners are published for men[3] and women[4] Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[2] *   Host nation (Venezuela)