MessengerCrediversos 13th S. Silvestre Run of Viana do Castelo
- Sat, December 26, 2026
- 5 € — 10 €
- 2 races
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Registration closes in 64 days 21 hours 49 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Crediversos 13th S. Silvestre Race of Viana do Castelo is a road running event taking place on December 26, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The main race covers approximately 10 kilometers, complemented by a 5 km walking event, both starting and finishing at Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra.
The race is open to athletes registered with any national association, featuring multiple age categories for men and women, from under 23 to veterans over 60. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual and team classifications, including monetary prizes and trophies.
Participants can enjoy a continuous urban course through various city streets, with a festive and organized environment supported by public order forces and volunteers. The event also includes a raffle prize for finishers and provides participation souvenirs.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 Male (18-22 years)
• Senior Male (23-34 years)
• Veteran I Male (35-39 years)
• Veteran II Male (40-44 years)
• Veteran III Male (45-49 years)
• Veteran IV Male (50-54 years)
• Veteran V Male (55-59 years)
• Veteran VI Male (60+ years)
• Sub 23 Female (18-22 years)
• Senior Female (23-34 years)
• Veteran I Female (35-39 years)
• Veteran II Female (40-44 years)
• Veteran III Female (45-49 years)
• Veteran IV Female (50-54 years)
• Veteran V Female (55-59 years)
• Veteran VI Female (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, Viana do Castelo
Start times per category/distance: 18:30 for all categories and distances (10 km race and 5 km walk)
Participant limit: 2000 participants combined for race and walk
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 23, 15:00–21:00
• December 26, 10:00–17:00
• Location: Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo
Surface types: Urban paved roads
Course format: Continuous urban circuit starting and finishing at Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra
Race routes: 10 km running race route through various city streets; 5 km walking route same start/finish
Drop bag policy: Guarda-roupa available near start for bags identified with bib number; no responsibility for individual items
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for top 5 overall male and female finishers
• Dinner for two for winners of age categories
• Trophies and prizes for top 3 teams
• Trophy for largest team
• Participation souvenirs for all finishers
• Raffle prize of €500 for finishers (race and walk)
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation requests are accepted until December 5, 2026, with no refund of the registration fee. In case of injury or illness, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded upon submission of a valid medical certificate by December 5, 2026. Registration transfers to another participant are allowed until December 5, 2026, subject to a 5€ administrative fee.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: includes bib, T-shirt, optional sweatshirts, and participation gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: participation souvenirs for all finishers
🛟 Safety support: public order forces (PSP or GNR) and volunteers to manage traffic
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance covering death, permanent disability, and treatment expenses
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments included
🚿 Showers: available at Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo between 15:30 and 21:00
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: guarda-roupa service near start/finish for bags with bib number
🏆 Prizes: monetary awards, trophies, dinners for category winners, team awards, and raffle prize
