Athletics at the 1997 Summer Universiade – Women's half marathon
# Athletics at the 1997 Summer Universiade – Women's half marathon

The women's half marathon event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held on the streets of Catania, Italy on 31 August. This was the first time that this event was featured at the Universiade replacing the marathon.

## Results

| Rank | Athlete | Nationality | Time | Notes |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Mari Sotani | Japan | 1:11:49 | UR |
| | Agata Balsamo | Italy | 1:13:06 | |
| | Miyuki Tokura | Japan | 1:13:20 | |
| 4 | Lourdes López | Mexico | 1:13:44 | |
| 5 | Katrina Price Hamilton | United States | 1:15:44 | |
| 6 | Kae Ito | Japan | 1:16:01 | |
| 7 | Leone Justino da Silva | Brazil | 1:20:11 | |
| 8 | Nili Abramski | Israel | 1:20:51 | |
| 9 | Elizabeth Mongudhi | Namibia | 1:21:40 | |
| 10 | Kristin Cobb | United States | 1:21:59 | |
| 12 | Hamida Mazouzi | Algeria | 1:25:15 | |
| 13 | Radha Shrestha | Nepal | 1:37:02 | |
