The 1997 South American Cross Country Championships took place on February 22–23, 1997.

The races were held at the Santa Lucía Golf Club in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina.

[1] Complete results,[1] results for junior and youth competitions,[2] and medal winners[3] were published.

*   Host nation (Argentina)According to an unofficial count, 82 athletes (+ 1 guest) from 6 countries (+ 1 guest country) participated.

Guest country: