Athletics were held at the 2023 East Asian Youth Games from August 20 to 23, 2023, at the Athletics field of Nalaikh district in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Only athletes born on 2006.01.01 – 2007.12.31 (16 – 17 years old) were allowed to participate.

[1][2] Source: *   Host nation (Mongolia) 20 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 20 August 21 August 20 August 22 August 21 August 22 August 20 August 21 August 20 August 20 August 20 August 20 August 20 August 21 August 20 August 22 August 21 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 21 August 168 Athletes from 7 NOCs participated in the event: