São Silvestre de Ponta Delgada
The 61st São Silvestre da Cidade de Ponta Delgada is a running and walking event that will take place on December 13, 2025. The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes. The main race is a 6.2km course, with a mini-race of 1.3km for younger age groups and a 4km walk.
The race takes place with a festive atmosphere on a course closed to traffic. The walk starts behind the main race, and the event includes a race for athletes with adapted sports. The course format suggests a loop, with the main race consisting of two laps and the mini-race of one smaller lap.
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.
