Athletics at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games
| Athletics at the 10th British Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
The QE II Park was purpose-built for the 1974 Games.  | |
| Dates | 25 January – 2 February 1974 | 
| Host city | Christchurch, New Zealand | 
| Venue | Queen Elizabeth II Park | 
| Level | Senior | 
| Events | 37 | 
| Participation | 468 athletes from  35 nations  | 
| Records set | 1 WR, 18 GR | 
At the 1974 British Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at the Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch, New Zealand between 25 January and 2 February. Athletes competed in 37 events — 23 for men and 14 for women.