1997 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 10,000 metres

The women's 10,000 metres event featured at the 1997 World Championships in Athens, Greece. There were a total number of 34 participating athletes, with two qualifying heats on 2 August and the final being held on 5 August 1997.

Heats
First 8 of each Heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the Final.