São Silvestre do Porto

The Caminhada, Trail Solidário Amigos do Pelo is a solidarity walking and trail event taking place on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 09:30 in the Auditório Municipal Carlos Paredes, Vila Nova de Paiva, Viseu.

Participants can choose between a 12 km run or a 10 km walk, making the event accessible to runners and walkers of various levels. The event is open to all and free of charge, encouraging community participation and support for a charitable cause.

This festive event encourages participants to bring a Christmas-themed accessory, enhancing the joyful and family-friendly atmosphere. Organized by Malhadinhas Clube and the Municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva, it combines sport, solidarity, and seasonal celebration with refreshments and bathing facilities provided.

The Volta à Cidade do Funchal is a road running race taking place on December 28, 2025, in Funchal, Madeira. This event is one of the most iconic year-end road races on the island and will be held for the 66th time, welcoming runners of all ages.

The race includes various distances and categories, including a youth race and the main city circuit open to juvenile, junior, senior, and veteran categories. It is open to all participants without the need for a license, making it inclusive and accessible.

The race atmosphere is festive and traditional, celebrating the end of the year with a historic event through the streets of Funchal. It offers a unique experience running through Madeira’s capital city, combining sport with cultural celebration. There is also a health walk event, enhancing the community involvement aspect.

The trail running event O Natal Passa a Correr – CVP Frazão will take place on December 28, 2025. It features a 14 km trail race and a 10 km non-timed walk, both held in a scenic open-road setting through local parishes, highlighting the area’s natural and cultural beauty.

The 14 km trail is open to participants aged 18 and over and includes official timing, while the 10 km walk welcomes all ages from 2 to 90 years without timing. This event promotes sport and solidarity, creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.

Both events include refreshment points and offer a commemorative t-shirt, making it a festive occasion combining physical challenge with community spirit.

The São Silvestre de Amares is a running event taking place on December 28, 2025, in Amares with start and finish at Largo D. Gualdim Pais. It offers races and walks for all preferences, including a 5 km walk and a kids’ race called São Silvestre da Pequenada.

The event is open to all athletes, with categories including seniors and veterans, and welcomes families with special races for children, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere to close the year in Amares.