Athletics at the 2010 South American Games – Women's 5,000 metres

The Women's 5,000m event at the 2010 South American Games was held on March 22 at 17:45.

Results
Results were published.

†: Karina Villazana from 🇵🇪 Perú was initially 2nd in 17:24.31, but was disqualified, because being tested positive for cocaine abuse.

Intermediate times: