Saint Sylvester Chaves
Event summary
The São Silvestre Chaves is a running and walking event taking place on December 27, 2025, in Chaves, Portugal. The event features a 10 km race for federated and non-federated athletes born in 2006 or earlier, and a 7 km walk open to the general population. Both courses are marked and held in an urban environment, starting and finishing at Praça General Silveira.
The race is open to all participants without any license requirement, with a limit of 500 participants for each event. The event is organized by the Municipality of Chaves with support from the Associação de Atletismo de Vila Real, ensuring professional management and accurate timing using electronic chips. The atmosphere is inclusive, encouraging community participation with free registration and a family-friendly walking option.
Participants will experience a well-supported urban course with two hydration points during the race and water available at the start of the walk. The event also offers prizes for various age categories and a festive medal and meal for walkers, making it a special occasion to celebrate sport and local culture in Chaves during the holiday season.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 (18-23 years)
• Seniors (24-34 years)
• Veterans V40 (35-40 years)
• Veterans V+40 (41-50 years)
• Veterans V+50 (51+ years)
Start/finish locations: Praça General Silveira, Chaves
Start times per category/distance: 18:00 for all participants
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 90 minutes for the 10 km race
Bib pick-up time and location: December 27, 2025, from 9:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:30 at Biblioteca Municipal de Chaves
Participants limit:
• Race: 500 participants
• Walk: 500 participants
Registration deadline: December 15, 2025
Surface types: Urban paved roads
Course format: Marked urban route with directional signage
Race routes:
• Race: 10 km
• Walk: 7 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start/finish
• Water points at 4 km and 7 km during race
• Water available at the start of the walk
Drop bag policy: Participants may leave bags at Biblioteca Municipal de Chaves
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top finishers in race categories, participation prize draw, team prize, medals for all finishers, and post-walk meal
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🎽 Athlete kit: bib and electronic timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for race and walk participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category using electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: presence of police, fire brigade, and event staff along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: water points at 4 km and 7 km during race, and at start of walk
🚿 Showers and bag drop available at Biblioteca Municipal de Chaves
📸 Photography and video coverage authorized with participant consent
🏆 Prizes: monetary awards, trophies, participation draws, and team awards
