Messenger28th S. SILVESTRE OF SANTO TIRSO
- Sun, October 19, 2025
- Free — 17,50 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 28th São Silvestre de Santo Tirso is a running event taking place on December 6, 2025, in Santo Tirso, Portugal. It features multiple distances to accommodate a variety of participants including a 4 km walk, youth races from 600 m to 2.6 km, and competitive 5 km and 10 km races.
This event is open to all ages, including categories for young athletes and veterans, with no license required for participation. It is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Santo Tirso and the Centro de Atletismo de Santo Tirso, offering a festive and inclusive atmosphere with personalized bibs and a community spirit.
The race courses consist of loops around the city starting and finishing at Rua do Picoto – Pavilhão Municipal, providing a dynamic urban setting. The event also features children’s races and a walking event, making it suitable for families and teams.
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Start times per category/distance:
• 18:00 Caminhada (4,000 m) – open to all ages 4+
• 18:05-19:15 Youth races (600 m to 2,600 m) by age and gender categories
• 20:00 Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans races (5,000 m and 10,000 m)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 4 and 5, 2025, from 17:00 to 21:00
• December 6, 2025, from 13:30 to 19:30
• Location: Sala de Imprensa – Pavilhão Desportivo Municipal, Rua do Picoto, Santo Tirso
Start/finish locations: Rua do Picoto – Pavilhão Municipal, Santo Tirso
Age categories/divisions:
• Walking: 4 years and older
• Youth categories: Benjamins A and B, Infantil, Iniciado, Juvenil
• Adult and veteran categories for men and women, including F40, F50, F60, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60
Registration deadline: December 1, 2025 (for most categories)
Surface types: Asphalt urban roads
Course format: Looped courses (e.g., 2 laps of 5,000 m for 10 km race)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bibs
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Walking 4 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, T-shirt, and a bottle of Vinho Verde for 4,000 m walk, 5,000 m, and 10,000 m races
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and box with traditional pastries (2 jesuitas) for running events; youth races also receive a medal and T-shirt
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with live results
🛟 Safety support: event accompanied by police and volunteer firefighters for traffic control and athlete safety
📸 Event photography and image rights managed by organizers for promotion
🏆 Trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers in 10,000 m and trophies for top teams in youth categories
Post-race conviviality with traditional sandwiches, beer, and juices offered to all participants
