The 2012 South American Race Walking Championships were held in Salinas, Ecuador, on March 17–18, 2012.

The track of the championship runs in El Malecón de Salinas.

[1] A detailed report on the event and an appraisal of the results was given by Eduardo Biscayart for the World Athletics.

[5] *: Extra athlete (illegible for team and individual results).

*: Extra athlete (illegible for team and individual results).