MessengerS. Silvestre Braga 2026
- Sun, December 27, 2026
- 10 € — 15 €
- 2 races
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Price increases in 27 days 14 hours 28 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 48th S. Silvestre Braga will take place on December 27, 2026, at 19:00 in the city of Braga. This night race features a 10 km run for federated and non-federated athletes aged 18 and over, and a non-competitive 5.7 km walk.
The race starts and finishes at Praça da República, winding through various streets of Braga. The event offers a festive atmosphere celebrating the holiday season and welcomes a broad range of participants.
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Start/finish locations: Praça da República, Braga
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km run (18+ years): 19:00
• 5.7 km walk (all ages): 19:00
Registration deadline: Limited registrations; no specific date given but registration closes when limits are reached
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 26, 14:00–19:00 at INATEL de Braga
• December 27, 10:00–18:00 at INATEL de Braga
Race routes:
• 10 km run route through multiple streets including Rua dos Chãos, Praça Alexandre Herculano, Rua Gabriel Pereira de Castro, Av. da Liberdade, Av. João Paulo II, finishing at Praça da República
• 5.7 km walk route through similar streets, finishing at Praça da República
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations starting at km 5 and every 5 km thereafter, with possible additional stations depending on temperature
Timing method: Electronic chip timing system MyLaps-Runporto.com
Participants limit: Registrations are limited; no exact number specified
Prizes: Commemorative gifts and refreshments at finish area; no detailed prize list
Surface types: Urban streets
Cut-off times: Maximum duration for the main race is 2 hours
Drop bag policy: Wardrobe service available at INATEL de Braga for 10 km race participants; bags must be identified with bib number
Age categories/divisions:
• 10 km run: 18 years and older
• 5.7 km walk: all ages
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation requests are accepted up to one month before the event date with no refund. In case of injury or illness, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded upon submission of a valid medical certificate. Transfer of registration to another participant is allowed with a 5€ administrative fee.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5.7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and chip
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative gifts and refreshments at finish area
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via MyLaps-Runporto.com
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance during the course, start and finish
🥤 Aid stations: hydration starting at km 5 and every 5 km
🧳 Drop-bag service available for 10 km race participants at INATEL de Braga
