Athletics competitions at the 2017 Central American Games were held at the Estadio Olímpico del IND Managua in Managua, Nicaragua, between December 9–12, 2017.

The two marathon events were held on December 17, 2017.

[1][2] *   Host nation (Nicaragua) A total of 194 athletes (108 men and 86 women) from 7 countries were reported to participate: