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Event summary
The São Silvestre El Corte Inglés 2025 is a running event taking place on December 14, 2025, at Praça do Duque de Saldanha, Lisbon. It features a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a 500 m kids’ race, making it suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
This event welcomes all runners and walkers without the need for a license, offering categories for juniors, seniors, veterans, and children. The race combines a festive and family-friendly atmosphere with competitive spirit, providing hydration stations and solid refreshments along the course and at the finish line.
Participants will enjoy urban Lisbon scenery with a course starting and finishing at the iconic Praça do Duque de Saldanha. The event also includes team and family packs to encourage group participation, making it an inclusive celebration of sport and community.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Kids’ race (500 m): 17:30
• 10 km race: 18:30
• 5 km walk: 18:45
Bib pick-up time and location: To be announced, presentation of registration confirmation and ID required
Start/finish locations: Praça do Duque de Saldanha, Lisbon
Age categories/divisions:
• Kids (up to 12 years)
• Juniors (18-19 years)
• Seniors (20-34 years)
• Veterans I (35-39 years)
• Veterans II (40-44 years)
• Veterans III (45-49 years)
• Veterans IV (50-54 years)
• Veterans V (55-59 years)
• Veterans VI (60-64 years)
• Veterans VII (65-69 years)
• Veterans VIII (70-74 years)
• Veterans IX (75+ years)
Cut-off times: Event duration maximum of 3 hours
Registration deadline: December 13, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Asphalt urban roads
Course format: Point-to-point with start and finish at the same location
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory use of race chip
Drop bag policy: Free cloakroom service available from 17:00 to 20:30 near start/finish
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquid at 5 km and liquid and solid at finish; toilets available at start/finish and transition areas
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Kids Race 500 m
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: backpack, technical t-shirt, bib, chip, and sponsor offers
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and downloadable participation diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: police and medical teams on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshment at 5 km and liquid and solid at finish
🧳 Free cloakroom service near start/finish
📸 Event photography and video coverage
🏆 Podium trophies for top 3 male and female finishers
