Athletics at the 1938 British Empire Games
| Athletics at the 3rd British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
The events took place with a makeshift track at the cricket ground | |
| Dates | 5–12 February 1938 |
| Host city | Sydney, Australia |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 28 |
| Participation | 187 athletes from 11 nations |
At the 1938 British Empire Games, the athletics events were held at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia in February 1938. A total of 28 athletics events were contested at the Games, 20 by men and 8 by women.