1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 3000 metres

The men's 3000 metres event at the 1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships was held on 7–9 March 1997.

The winning margin was a decisive 4.13 seconds which as of July 2024 remains the only time the men's 3,000 metres was won by more than three seconds at these championships.

Heats
First 4 of each heat (Q) and next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the final.