The 2005 South American Cross Country Championships took place on February 19–20, 2005.

The races were held at the Club de Golf del Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay.

A detailed report of the event was given for the IAAF.

[1] Complete results[2][3][4][5][6] results for junior and youth competitions,[7] and medal winners[8] were published.

*   Host nation (Uruguay)According to an unofficial count, 138 athletes from 10 countries participated.