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The São Silvestre de Boticas is a running event scheduled for December 20, 2025, in the charming town of Boticas, Portugal. This race features multiple distances including a main race, a walking event, and a mini race, catering to various age groups and fitness levels.
The event is open to a wide range of participants, including juniors, seniors, and veterans across multiple age categories, making it an inclusive competition for all running enthusiasts. Organized by MountainAdventours Unipessoal Lda, the race offers a festive atmosphere starting and finishing in front of the Boticas Municipality building, set in a beautiful Portuguese village.
The São Silvestre de Boticas also includes categories for team discounts and promotes community engagement through its various race options, including a walking route and a mini race for children, making it a family-friendly event with a lively and welcoming spirit.
The São Silvestre de Mortágua e Kids Race 2025 is a running event taking place on December 20, 2025, in Mortágua, Portugal. It offers several distances including 300m and 600m Kids Races, 5 km and 10 km runs, and a 5 km walk, all starting and finishing at Praça do Município. The event welcomes participants of all ages with minors requiring parental authorization, and parathletes are included with free entry.
This race stands out for its inclusive and family-friendly atmosphere, promoting physical activity and social integration within the community. It also has a charitable component with registration fees supporting a local institution, Morpatudos. The courses run on mixed asphalt and cobblestone, providing a unique urban landscape typical of Mortágua.
The event features timed 5 km and 10 km races with official chip timing, plus non-timed walks and kids’ races, making it accessible for all fitness levels. The festive spirit is enhanced by awards ceremonies and provisions for parathlete participation, emphasizing inclusion and community engagement.
The 1ª São Silvestre de Mourão is a running and recreational event taking place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Mourão, Évora. It offers two routes: a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, welcoming participants aged 16 and up.
This race is open to all athletes, both licensed and non-licensed, including individuals and teams such as clubs and schools. It features multiple age categories for men and women, making it inclusive for a wide range of competitors.
The event is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Mourão and promises a festive atmosphere with awards for overall and age-group winners, as well as team classifications. The start and finish are at Praça da República, ensuring a central, accessible location for participants.
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.
The X São Silvestre BTT ARCBT is a mountain bike group ride scheduled for December 20, 2025, in Bairro da Tabaqueira, Rio de Mouro, Portugal. This event features an approximately 18 km route of medium-low technical difficulty, combining rural paths and some asphalt.
Open to all cyclists aged 12 and above, the ride welcomes both individual participants and groups, with no competitive ranking as it is an informal, non-competitive cycling tour focused on camaraderie and enjoyment of the nighttime landscape and heritage. The event is organized by the Associação de Recreio e Cultura Bairro da Tabaqueira and the local parish council.
Participants will experience a friendly and festive atmosphere, including pre-ride socializing with hot drinks and traditional treats, a guided ride starting at 18:00, and a post-ride dinner featuring caldo verde and pork on a spit. The event also includes awards for largest male and female teams and best attire, making it a vibrant community celebration beyond a simple night ride.
The São Silvestre Jobra/Vila da Branca is a road race taking place on December 21, 2025, in the parish of Branca. This event marks a debut for the region, combining festive vibes from Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The course covers several locations within Branca, offering participants a unique local experience. The race is open to the community, promising a welcoming atmosphere for runners of various levels.
The Carcavelos Xmas Trail is a trail running event taking place on December 21, 2025, in Lousa de Lousa, Loures. This race offers two distances: a Short Trail of 18 km and a Mini Trail/Walking distance of 11 km, providing options for different levels of trail enthusiasts.
Open to all athletes aged 16 and above without the need for a license, the event fosters sport in a natural environment and aims to promote tourism and environmental awareness of the region. Participants will enjoy the natural trail terrain with the challenge of elevation changes, complemented by a festive atmosphere typical of a Christmas season event.
The race includes individual and team competitions with awards for the top finishers in both genders and age categories, as well as prizes for the best teams and the most numerous team. The event emphasizes sustainability with semi self-sufficiency aid stations where athletes refill their own containers, reinforcing respect for the environment.
The XIV Amarante Christmas Trail is a trail running event taking place on December 21, 2025, in Amarante, Portugal. It offers four distances: a Long Trail of approximately 30 km, a Short Trail of 20 km, a Mini-Trail of 14 km, and a 12 km walk, designed to cater to various levels of trail enthusiasts.
This event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the longer distances and 16 and over for the Mini-Trail and walk. The 20 km and 30 km trails are part of the Porto Trail Series, a district trail circuit promoted by the Porto Athletics Association, drawing both competitive and recreational runners. The course features rugged terrain across mountain slopes, rural paths, and forest roads around the Marão, Aboadela, and Marãozinho areas, finishing in the historic center of Amarante.
The race atmosphere is inclusive and challenging, suitable for experienced trail runners prepared for significant elevation changes and winter conditions. Alongside individual races, there is also a walking event, making it a broad celebration of outdoor endurance sports in a festive seasonal setting.
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The S. Silvestre Braga 2025 is a running race taking place in Braga, Portugal, on December 21, 2025. This event is a classic road race held annually to celebrate the end of the year in a festive and energetic atmosphere.
The race offers a popular distance, accessible to runners of all levels, making it open to both licensed athletes and amateurs eager to enjoy a community sporting event. The course goes through the city streets of Braga, showcasing its unique urban landscape and historic charm.
The event has a lively and family-friendly atmosphere, often including parallel activities to engage participants of all ages and encourage a festive end-of-year celebration through sport.