The 2001 South American Cross Country Championships took place on March 3–4, 2001.

The races were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[1] Complete results,[1][2][3] results for junior and youth competitions,[4] and medal winners[5] were published.

*   Host nation (Brazil)According to an unofficial count, 88 athletes (+ 114 local athletes) from 9 countries participated.