18th LIDL Lisbon New Year's Eve Festival

  • Sat, December 27, 2025
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Event summary

The 18th edition of the LIDL São Silvestre de Lisboa is a 10 km road race scheduled for December 27, 2025, starting at 21:30 in Lisbon, with both start and finish on Avenida da Liberdade.

This event welcomes all runners aged 18 and older, without the need for a license, and features a single 10 km distance that runs through iconic locations in Lisbon including Praça dos Restauradores, Rossio, Cais do Sodré, and Praça do Comércio.

The race atmosphere combines urban energy with a festive spirit, offering participants the unique experience of running through the vibrant streets of Portugal’s capital at night. The event also features different starting blocks based on runners’ performance levels, including a reserved Elite B block for the fastest athletes and GOLD participants.

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Start times per category/distance: December 27, 2025, from 21:30, with staggered wave starts by performance blocks: Elite B, Sub 45, Sub 50, Sub 60, Sub 1h15, +1h15 walking group

Bib pick-up time and location: December 23, 2025, 10:00–19:00; December 26, 2025, 10:00–19:00; December 27, 2025, 10:00–17:00 at Complexo Desportivo Municipal do Casal Vistoso

Start/finish locations: Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon

Age categories/divisions: Juniors (born 2006-2007), Seniors (1991-2005), Veterans from 35 to 90+ years in 5-year increments

Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 2 hours, race ends by 23:30

Registration deadline: December 27, 2025, 16:59 or until 15,000 participant limit is reached

Link to full regulation: Official Rules

Surface types: Asphalt city roads through Lisbon’s urban environment

Course format: Point-to-point urban circuit through central Lisbon landmarks

Timing method: Disposable electronic chip integrated on the back of the bib

Parking and shuttle details: Parking facilitated for GOLD participants; general parking details not specified

Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations: liquid hydration at 5 km and liquid plus solid supplies at finish line;


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: long-sleeve technical shirt (male/female sizes), bib with integrated disposable timing chip, pins
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and additional race offers for finishers crossing the line with official bib and chip
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via chip timing integrated on bib
🛟 Safety support: medical teams with ambulances on course, police managing traffic and participant safety
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with coverage for death, disability, treatment, and funeral expenses
🥤 Aid stations: liquid hydration at 5 km and liquid plus solid refreshments at finish line
🚿 Showers, changing rooms, recovery zone: vestiário available for GOLD participants
📸 Photography/video coverage authorized by participants and used by organizers
🏆 Trophies awarded to top 3 men and women in overall classification


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