Decathlon São Silvestre Montijo
Event summary
The DECATHLON São Silvestre Montijo 2025 is a running event scheduled for December 20, 2025, in Montijo, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a Kids Race of 500 meters, a 5 km walking event, and a 10 km running race, making it an event accessible for all ages and fitness levels.
This race is open to all participants, with the 10 km run requiring participants to be over 18 years old, the 5 km walk open to all ages, and the Kids Race designed for children up to 12 years old. The course takes runners through the main streets and scenic riverside areas of Montijo, offering a festive, family-friendly atmosphere enhanced by the Christmas spirit.
Participants can enjoy a renewed course designed for record-breaking performances and the event includes prize trophies for top finishers in general and age categories. The event combines sport, fun, and the holiday mood, inviting families and friends to celebrate the end of the year with physical activity and community spirit.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Kids Race (up to 12 years)
• 5 km Walk (all ages)
• 10 km Run (18 years and older)
• 10 km run age groups: Juniors and Seniors (18-34), Vet I (35-39), Vet II (40-44), Vet III (45-49), Vet IV (50-55), Vet V (55-59), Vet VI (60-64), Vet VII (65-69), Vet VIII (70+)
Start/finish locations: Start at Frente Ribeirinha do Montijo, Finish at Praça da República, Montijo
Start times per category/distance:
• Kids Race (500m): 16:30
• 10 km Run: 17:00
• 5 km Walk: 17:15
Cut-off times: Maximum event duration is 2 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 19, 2025, 10:00–20:00 at Decathlon Montijo
• December 20, 2025, 10:00–13:00 at Decathlon Montijo
• December 20, 2025, 15:00–17:00 at race start location
Surface types: Urban roads and riverside paths
Course format: Single loop courses for all distances
Race routes:
• Kids Race: Circular route on Frente Ribeirinha
• 10 km Run: Through main streets and ciclovia including Av. dos Pescadores, Av. Luís de Camões, Praça da República, and more
• 5 km Walk: Riverside and city paths including Jardim do Saldanha, Ciclovia da Rua Cidade de Guimarães, and Praça da República
Timing method: Chip timing provided only for the 10 km run
Toilets and aid station placement: Water stations at 5 km and finish for 10 km; water at finish for 5 km walk and Kids Race
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and top 3 in each age group (M/F) for 10 km race; all finishers receive a medal and participation diploma download available
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Kids Race 500 m
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, personalized bib, chip for 10 km race, finisher medal, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and diploma available for download
⏱️ Timing + live results for 10 km race with chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance on site, traffic control by GNR
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: water at 5 km and finish for 10 km, water at finish for 5 km walk and Kids Race
