Messenger2nd São Silvestre de Guimarães
- Sat, December 19, 2026
- 3,50 € — 15 €
- 3 races
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Price increases in 22 days 12 hours 53 min
Event summary
The 2nd São Silvestre de Guimarães is a running event scheduled for December 19, 2026, in Guimarães, Portugal. The main race covers approximately 10 km, with additional activities including a 4 km walk and shorter races for children and youth.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and older for the 10 km race, with no requirement for federation membership. The walk is non-competitive and open to all ages, including minors with legal authorization. Youth races cater to children aged 5 to 15 years.
The race starts and finishes on Rua Conde Dom Henrique, near the statue of D. Afonso Henriques, and is part of the official athletics calendar. The event features a festive atmosphere with races for all ages and a protocol ceremony for prize giving.
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Start/finish locations: Rua Conde Dom Henrique, Guimarães
Start times per category/distance:
• 16:00 Mixed São Silvestre do Berço (300 m)
• 16:20 Mini São Silvestre (500 m)
• 16:40 São Silvestre da Juventude (1000 m)
• 17:30 Warm-up
• 18:00 Main 10 km race
• 18:10 Walk 4 km
• 19:30 Prize giving ceremony
Cut-off times:
• 10 km race: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Walk 4 km: 1 hour 20 minutes
Age categories/divisions:
• São Silvestre do Berço: up to 5 years (accompanied by adult)
• Mini São Silvestre: 6 to 11 years
• São Silvestre da Juventude: 12 to 15 years
• Main 10 km race: 16 years and older (federated or non-federated)
Registration deadline: December 13, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location: At Guimarães Shopping on dates to be announced, expected December 18 and 19, 2026
Surface types: Urban streets of Guimarães
Course format: Point-to-point or loop within city streets
Race routes:
• 10 km race: approx. 10 km through main streets and spaces of Guimarães
• Walk: approx. 4 km on a defined route
• Youth races: 300 m, 500 m, and 1000 m distances
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with individual male and female classifications by category
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in each 10 km category, replica of D. Afonso Henriques sword for overall winners, monetary prizes for top 10 km finishers
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
