The 6th IAAF World Half Marathon Championships was held on October 4, 1997, in the city of Košice, Slovakia. A total of 228 athletes, 144 men and 84 women, from 45 countries took part.
Detailed reports on the event and an appraisal of the results was given.
Race results
Men's Women's ==Team Results==
Team Results
Men's Women's ==Participation==
Participation
The participation of 226 athletes (143 men/83 women) from 45 countries is reported. • (1) • (3) • (2) • (9) • (4) • (3) • (7) • (1) • (3) • (6) • (5) • (1) • (10) • (10) • (7) • (1) • (6) • (4) • (9) • (8) • (10) • (3) • (4) • (6) • (1) • (2) • (2) • (2) • (3) • (5) • (6) • (8) • (10) • (2) • (7) • (9) • (5) • (3) • (3) • (1) • (8) • (10) • (10) • (3) • (3) ==See also==