São Silvestre de Ponta Delgada

  • Sat, December 13, 2025
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Event summary

The 61st São Silvestre de Ponta Delgada will take place on 13 December 2025 in Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island in the Azores. Organized by the Associação de Atletismo de São Miguel, the event offers three different challenges: the main race (6.2 km), the Mini-Corrida (1.3 km), and a Caminhada (4 km).

Open to athletes of all levels, the São Silvestre is a festive, year-end celebration that attracts elite runners, local athletes, and recreational participants alike. The course runs through the streets of Ponta Delgada, fully closed to traffic, creating a safe and lively race environment. Participants in the Caminhada can enjoy the atmosphere without competitive pressure, while younger runners and adaptive sport athletes have their own Mini-Corrida.

In addition to its competitive and recreational appeal, the São Silvestre is a major community event, combining sport, tradition, and local pride to close the athletic calendar of the year in the Azores.

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Age categories/divisions:

Mini-Corrida (1.3 km) – Sub10, Sub12, Sub14, Sub16, Desporto Adaptado (M/F)

Corrida principal (6.2 km) – Sub18, Sub19, Séniores, Veteranos I–VII (M/F)

Caminhada (4 km) – open to all ages

Start/finish location: Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

Start times:

18:30 – Mini-Corrida (1.3 km)

19:00 – Corrida principal (6.2 km)

19:00 – Caminhada (4 km, starting after main race)

Bib pick-up: At the official race headquarters (AASM) and other locations announced via the event’s official Facebook and Instagram pages.

Participants limit: Not specified

Registration deadline: 11 December 2025

Until 31 October: €10 (São Silvestre & Caminhada) / €8 (Mini)

Until 30 November: €12 (São Silvestre & Caminhada) / €9 (Mini)

Until 11 December: €15 (São Silvestre & Caminhada) / €10 (Mini)

Surface type: Urban road course, closed to traffic

Timing method: Chip timing (electronic)

Prizes:

Trophies for the top 3 in each category

Cash prizes for the top 5 overall (M/F)

Additional monetary prizes for the best local athletes (M/F)

Trophies for top 5 teams (M/F)


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, timing chip (races only), insurance, and event souvenirs
⏱️ Chip timing with live results (races only)
🛟 Safety support: police and medical assistance
🚧 Closed urban course for safety and better experience
🥤 Post-race refreshments at the finish area
🏆 Awards ceremony with trophies and cash prizes for top finishers
🎖️ Special prizes for best local athletes and top teams
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly event with Caminhada and Mini-Corrida options


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