The East Asian Games is a multi-sport event which began in 1993. Athletics has been one of the sports held at the Games since the inaugural edition. Records set by athletes who are representing one of the East Asian Games Association's member states.
| Event | Record | Athlete | Nation | Date | Games | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20000 m walk (track) | 1:21:29.1 | Chen Shaoguo |  China | 1993 | 1993 Shanghai |
| Event | Record | Athlete | Nation | Date | Games | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 m | 8:40.30 | Zhang Lirong | China | 1993 | 1993 Shanghai | |
| 10000 m walk (track) | 45:00.32 | Li Chunxiu | China | 1993 | 1993 Shanghai |
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