Ian John McCafferty (born 24 November 1944) is a Scottish former long-distance runner.

He won the silver medal at the 1970 Commonwealth Games 5000 metres when he recorded a time of 13:23.34.

In the race McCafferty defeated the current world record holder Ron Clarke, and Olympic 1,500 metres champion Kip Keino.

He won the Junior race at the 1964 International Cross Country Championships.

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