1978 South American Youth Championships in Athletics
| V South American Youth Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 11–13 |
| Host city | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Level | Youth |
| Events | 33 |
| Participation | about 179 athletes from 7 nations |
The 5th South American Youth Championships in Athletics were held in Montevideo, Uruguay from November 11–13, 1978.