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Event summary
The 19th edition of the LIDL São Silvestre de Lisboa will take place on December 26, 2026, in Lisbon. This is a 10 km road race starting and finishing on Avenida da Liberdade, offering a unique opportunity to run at the rhythm of the capital city.
The race is open to all participants and features starting blocks based on recent 10 km race times to ensure fair competition. The event includes a festive atmosphere with pacers available for different target paces and a special competition between men and women elites.
Participants can enjoy a well-organized race with a scenic urban course passing through iconic Lisbon locations such as Praça dos Restauradores, Rossio, Cais do Sodré, and Praça do Comércio, culminating in a podium ceremony shortly after the finish.
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Start/finish locations: Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon
Start times per category/distance: 21:30 for all participants, with staggered starts by performance blocks
Age categories/divisions:
• Elite B (≤ 37:30 min)
• Sub 45 (≤ 45 min)
• Sub 50 (≤ 50 min)
• Sub 60 (≤ 60 min)
• Sub 1h15 (≤ 1h15 min)
• +1h15 (> 1h15 min)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 22, 2026: 10:00–19:00
• December 23, 2026: 10:00–19:00
• December 26, 2026: 10:00–17:00
• Location: Complexo Desportivo Municipal do Casal Vistoso
Registration deadline: December 26, 2026
Surface types: Asphalt urban roads
Course format: Single 10 km urban loop
Race routes: Avenida da Liberdade – Praça dos Restauradores – Praça D. Pedro IV (Rossio) – Rua do Ouro – Rua do Arsenal – Largo do Corpo Santo – Cais do Sodré – Avenida 24 de Julho (return) – Cais do Sodré – Avenida Ribeira das Naus – Praça do Comércio – Rua da Prata – Rua da Betesga – Praça D. Pedro IV (Rossio) – Praça dos Restauradores – Avenida da Liberdade – return at Praça Marquês de Pombal – finish at Praça dos Restauradores
Timing method: Chip timing activated at start line
Parking and shuttle details: Partnership with Fertagus for discounted transport tickets; encouragement to use public transport; no specific parking details
Prizes: Medals for all finishers; trophies for top 3 male and female overall winners; electronic participation diplomas available online
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are available after registration. Transfers of registration to another athlete are permitted. Cancellation policies are subject to the organizer’s terms.
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: long-sleeve technical shirt (male and female models), bib number, timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and electronic participation diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
📸 Photography coverage by FOTOP with photos available online
🚌 Discounted public transport tickets via Fertagus partnership
🧖 Massage service available for GOLD registration participants
🎽 Optional official windbreaker available for purchase or included in GOLD registration
