Athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – Men's 50 kilometres walk

The Men's 50 km Race Walk at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR had an entry list of 27 competitors. Three athletes were disqualified and nine of them did not finish in the final, held on 30 July 1980. This event was not held during 1976 Summer Olympics,returning to Olympic program after last returning to the program after a hiatus edition, because it was held in 1972.

This event netted Spain its first-ever medal in athletics, with Jordi Llopart taking silver.