Messenger10th SÃO SILVESTRE ALMADA
- Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 12, 2026
- 7 € — 15 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The São Silvestre de Almada is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Almada, Portugal. It features a 10 km race starting at 18:00, followed by a 5 km race and a walking event, with a kids’ race held earlier at 17:30.
The 10 km and 5 km races are circular courses starting and finishing at Praça São João Batista. The event welcomes participants aged 18 and over for the 10 km race, and juveniles aged 16 and 17 may participate in the 5 km race. There are also races for children aged 5 to 11 years with shorter distances.
The race is organized by Clube de Atletismo Amigos do Parque da Paz and Associação Desportiva O Mundo da Corrida, supported by the Câmara Municipal de Almada and local parish councils. It offers competitive categories by age and gender, including categories for athletes with disabilities, and features a festive atmosphere with multiple race options for all ages.
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Start/finish locations: Praça São João Batista
Start times per category/distance:
• Kids’ race: 17:30
• 10 km race: 18:00
• 5 km race and walking event: immediately after 10 km race
Age categories/divisions:
• Male Juveniles (16-17) – 5 km only
• Male Juniors (18-19)
• Male Sub 23 (20-22)
• Male Seniors (23-34)
• Male 35 (35-39)
• Male 40 (40-44)
• Male 45 (45-49)
• Male 50 (50-54)
• Male 55 (55-59)
• Male 60 (60-64)
• Male 65 (65-69)
• Male 70+ (70 and over)
• Male Disabled (single category)
• Female Juveniles (16-17) – 5 km only
• Female Juniors (18-19)
• Female Sub 23 (20-22)
• Female Seniors (23-34)
• Female 35 (35-39)
• Female 40 (40-44)
• Female 45 (45-49)
• Female 50 (50-54)
• Female 55 (55-59)
• Female 60 (60-64)
• Female 65 (65-69)
• Female 70+ (70 and over)
• Female Disabled (single category)
Participant limit: 1500
Registration deadline: December 8, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 11, 2026, 14:30–20:00 at Almada Forum (Customer Support area)
• December 13, 2026, 10:30–18:00 at Oficina da Cultura, Almada
Surface types: Urban roads and streets
Course format: Circular courses for all distances
Race routes:
• 10 km route starts and finishes at Praça São João Batista, passing through Av. Dom Nuno Alvares Pereira, Av. do Cristo Rei, Rua dos Moinhos, and other streets as detailed in the regulation
• 5 km route starts and finishes at Praça São João Batista, passing through Av. Dom Nuno Alvares Pereira, Av. do Cristo Rei, Rua dos Moinhos, and other streets as detailed in the regulation
Timing method: Electronic timing with MyLaps chip attached to the bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at km 5 and finish with liquids and solids
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in 10 km
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category male and female in 10 km
• Trophies for top 3 teams
• Trophies for top 3 male and female disabled athletes
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in 5 km
• Technical t-shirt and other prizes for all race participants
Cancellation & refund policy: Registration fees are non-refundable. Transfers of registration data to the same athlete are allowed until December 8, 2026. No transfers of bibs to other athletes are permitted.
Location
get directionsRaces
Running 10 km 10 km
Corrida 5 km 5 km
Walking 5 km
Corrida dos Pequenotes
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number with electronic timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: technical t-shirt and trophies for top finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via MyLaps system
🛟 Safety support: medical team and police managing traffic and participant safety
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at km 5 and finish line
