The 2009 South American Cross Country Championships took place on February 21, 2009.

The races were held at the Parque del Stadio Italiano in Coronel, near Concepción, Bío Bío, Chile.

[1] A detailed report of the event was given for the IAAF.

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

*   Host nation (Chile)According to an unofficial count, 73 athletes from 7 countries participated.