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Event summary
The 12th Corrida São Silvestre da Golegã is a running event scheduled for December 18, 2026, in Golegã, Portugal. The race features a 10 km course starting and finishing at the Pórtico de Entrada da Vila da Golegã, with an additional 5 km walk event.
The race is open to all individuals in suitable physical condition, including minors under 18 who must present a signed responsibility waiver. The event offers competitive categories by age and gender, with prizes for top finishers and teams.
The race takes place on city streets with water stations and is supported by safety personnel, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. Participants receive a race kit including a t-shirt and dorsal number, with showers and changing facilities available.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniores Masculinos (18-19 years)
• Seniores Masculinos (20-34 years)
• Veteranos M35 (35-39 years)
• Veteranos M40 (40-44 years)
• Veteranos M45 (45-49 years)
• Veteranos M50 (50-54 years)
• Veteranos M55 (55-59 years)
• Veteranos M60 (60-64 years)
• Veteranos M65+ (65-69 years)
• Veteranos M70+ (70+ years)
• Juniores Femininos (18-19 years)
• Seniores Femininos (20-34 years)
• Veteranas F35 (35-39 years)
• Veteranas F40 (40-44 years)
• Veteranas F45 (45-49 years)
• Veteranas F50 (50-54 years)
• Veteranas F55 (55-59 years)
• Veteranas F60 (60-64 years)
• Veteranas F65+ (65+ years)
Start/finish locations: Pórtico de Entrada da Vila da Golegã, Rua Diogo Boitacas
Start times per category/distance:
• Corrida 10 km: 21:00
• Caminhada 5 km: 21:15
Cut-off times: Duration of the race is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 15 and 16, 09:00-13:30 / 15:00-21:00 at Piscinas Municipais da Golegã
• December 18, 10:00-20:30 at Secretariado near start line
Participants limit:
• Corrida: 800 athletes
• Caminhada: 200 participants
Registration deadline: December 14, 2026, 23:59 or until participant limit is reached
Surface types: City streets of Vila da Golegã
Course format: Point-to-point loop course on city streets
Race routes:
• Corrida: approximately 10,000 meters
• Caminhada: approximately 5,000 meters
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Water stations at km 5 and at finish with water and fruit
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for top 5 male and female overall finishers
• Prizes for top 3 in each age category
• Prizes for top 3 teams based on sum of top 3 athletes’ classifications
• Special prizes for best male and female resident athletes and best local team
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt, dorsal number
🥤 Aid stations: water at km 5 and at finish with fruit
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🚿 Showers and changing rooms at municipal facilities
🏆 Monetary and special prizes for top finishers and teams
