São Silvestre de Beja

The 11th Corrida São Silvestre da Golegã and the 8th Caminhada will take place on December 26, 2025, starting at 21:00 in the Vila da Golegã, Portugal. It is a running event featuring a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, both conducted through the streets of the historic town.

The race is open to all individuals in good health, with no requirement of a license. The event has a festive atmosphere with public order forces and volunteers supporting the participants, making it a safe and community-oriented experience.

Besides the competitive race, the event also includes a walking activity, making it suitable for a broad range of participants, from serious runners to casual walkers, and fostering a family-friendly environment.

The São Silvestre Chaves is a running and walking event taking place on December 27, 2025, in Chaves, Portugal. The event features a 10 km race for federated and non-federated athletes born in 2006 or earlier, and a 7 km walk open to the general population. Both courses are marked and held in an urban environment, starting and finishing at Praça General Silveira.

The race is open to all participants without any license requirement, with a limit of 500 participants for each event. The event is organized by the Municipality of Chaves with support from the Associação de Atletismo de Vila Real, ensuring professional management and accurate timing using electronic chips. The atmosphere is inclusive, encouraging community participation with free registration and a family-friendly walking option.

Participants will experience a well-supported urban course with two hydration points during the race and water available at the start of the walk. The event also offers prizes for various age categories and a festive medal and meal for walkers, making it a special occasion to celebrate sport and local culture in Chaves during the holiday season.

The São Silvestre Cidade de Lagoa is a running event taking place on December 27, 2025, in Lagoa, Azores. It offers various race categories designed to engage the entire community.

This event welcomes participants of all ages and levels, including juniors, seniors, veterans, youth, children, and adapted categories. It aims to promote health and quality of life through sport, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere supported by the local municipality and sponsors.

Alongside the main races, there are special categories such as baby race, walks, and inclusive marches, making it a family-friendly event with opportunities for everyone to participate.

The 3rd São Silvestre Cocheiros & Comp.ª is a running and walking event scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Santo Aleixo da Restauração, Beja. It offers two distances: a 10 km race with official timing and a 5 km walk without timing.

The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the race, while younger participants may join the walk. The route is urban, starting and finishing at Praça da Restauração, with time controls ensuring fair competition in the race. The race fosters a festive atmosphere with music, food, and community engagement, including a children’s race earlier in the day.

Participants enjoy local cultural elements such as Caldo Verde, Bifana, and beverages after the event, adding a unique social and gastronomic touch. The race also features team competition and prizes for top individual and team performances, enhancing its appeal for competitive and recreational runners alike.