SÃO SILVESTRE DE BARCELOS

  • Sat, December 6, 2025
  • Free — 16 
  • 3 races
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Event summary

The São Silvestre de Barcelos is one of Portugal’s most iconic nighttime road races, blending festive atmosphere with competitive spirit in the historic city of Barcelos. Organized by Fundista – Sports Marketing Agency with the support of the Barcelos Municipality, the event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities.

Three races make up the event:

💨 10K race – open to all runners born in or before 2009

🚶 5K walk – open to all born in or before 2020

🧒 Kids’ races – distances vary, for children born between 2012 and 2021

Starting and finishing at Avenida da Liberdade (main avenue), the route showcases the vibrant cityscape lit up for the holidays. With free kids’ participation, medals, cash prizes, and a limited-entry, community-driven vibe, this is a race worth closing the season with.

🎉 Perfect for families, first-timers, competitive athletes, and local clubs alike!

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🕐 Schedule – December 6, 2025

  • 15:00 – Start of Kids’ Races (4 blocks, by age)

  • 21:00 – Start of 10K race and 5K walk

📍 Locations

  • Start/Finish (10K + Walk): Avenida da Liberdade, Barcelos

  • Start/Finish (Kids’ races): Parque da Cidade de Barcelos

⏱️ Cut-off Times

  • 10K run & 5K walk: 2 hours

  • Kids’ races: 15 minutes

  • Sweeper vehicle present – runners outside cut-off must follow public traffic rules

👥 Age Divisions (10K run)

  • Seniors: 18–39

  • Veterans: 40–44 | 45–49 | 50–54 | 55–59 | 60+ (male and female)

💶 Registration Fees (Open until November 30)

10K Run

  • Sept 5–7: €10

  • Sept 8–Oct 5: €12

  • Oct 6–Nov 16: €14

  • Nov 17–30: €16

5K Walk

  • Sept 5–7: €6

  • Sept 8–Oct 5: €7

  • Oct 6–Nov 16: €8

  • Nov 17–30: €10

Kids’ Races: Free (registration required)

🔁 Changes to registration: €5 fee (until Nov 23)
📎 Full regulation available at saosilvestrebarcelos.pt

🧾 Bib Pick-Up & Athlete Kit

  • Dates and location to be announced on social media

  • ID required; minors need a signed parental consent form

  • Dorsal must be worn on the chest and is non-transferable

🛣️ Course Type & Surface

  • Urban city loop, flat, asphalt roads

  • Walk is paced and monitored

🌦️ Typical Weather

  • Early December: cool, average 10–15ºC (nighttime race)

🚻 Facilities

  • Showers and WC available at the Pavilhão Municipal de Barcelos

  • Accessible with bib


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: official t-shirt, bib number, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher medal: for all 10K runners
🎓 Participation diploma: for all children
⏱️ Timing: chip-timed for 10K run
🛟 Medical support: on course, start & finish
🛡️ Insurance: accident and civil liability
🥤 Aid stations: on-course hydration and refreshment zones
🚿 Showers: free access at Pavilhão Municipal
📸 Event photos and media coverage
🏆 Prizes:

  • General 10K podium (M/F):
     • 🥇 €150 | 🥈 €100 | 🥉 €75

  • Age category podiums (M/F): trophies for top 3

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Largest team: special non-cash prize

🎁 Kids’ finisher gift pack
👕 Kids must wear the official race shirt


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