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The S\u00e3o Silvestre \u201cVila Madeiro\u201d is a running event taking place on December 23, 2026, in Penamacor, Portugal. It features multiple races including an 8.6 km main race, a 1.609 km race, and shorter distances for children and youth categories.<\/p>\n

The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes of all ages and genders, with categories ranging from very young children born in 2019 or later to veterans over 55 years old. It combines sport with local tradition, coinciding with the lighting of the largest bonfire in Portugal at midnight.<\/p>\n

Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere in the heart of Penamacor, with awards for individual and team performances, including special trophies for local residents and the largest finishing team. The event also includes races for children, making it inclusive for all ages.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Corrida da Pequenada: born 2019 and later
\n\u2022 Benjamins A\/B: born 2015-2018
\n\u2022 Infantis: born 2013-2014
\n\u2022 Iniciados: born 2011-2012
\n\u2022 Juvenis: born 2009-2010
\n\u2022 Juniores: born 2007-2008
\n\u2022 Seniores: born 2006 and earlier
\n\u2022 Veteranos I: 35-44 years
\n\u2022 Veteranos II: 45-54 years
\n\u2022 Veteranos III: 55 years and older<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Jardim da Rep\u00fablica, Penamacor<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Labaredas One Mile (1,609 m): 19:30
\n\u2022 Fagulhas Run (400 m): 19:45
\n\u2022 S\u00e3o Silvestre Vila Madeiro (8,600 m): 20:15<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 December 22, 10:00\u201318:00 (location to be defined)
\n\u2022 December 23, until 19:00 at Jardim da Rep\u00fablica<\/p>\n

Participant limit:<\/strong> 300 for main race, 50 for formation races<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> December 16, 2026, 23:59<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Urban streets of Penamacor<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Point-to-point loop starting and finishing at Pra\u00e7a da Rep\u00fablica<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 S\u00e3o Silvestre Vila Madeiro: 8,600 m
\n\u2022 Linces One Mile: 1,609 m
\n\u2022 Fagulhas Run: 400 m<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing on bibs<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> One aid station on the 8,600 m course<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Medals for top 3 in each category and gender, trophies for best athlete resident in Penamacor, largest finishing team, and participation awards with podium for children\u2019s races<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> No refunds are accepted for registration cancellations. The event may be canceled or postponed by the organizers due to external factors such as natural disasters, strikes, or public safety concerns.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\u23f1\ufe0f Electronic chip timing with individual and team classifications
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Medals and trophies for top finishers and special awards for local athletes and teams
\n\ud83e\udd64 One aid station on the main 8.6 km course
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Personal accident insurance included for all registered participants<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registrations must be submitted online at https:\/\/waitastart.com\/ by December 16, 2026, 23:59. Late registrations may not be accepted."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, there are specific races for children including Corrida da Pequenada, Fagulhas Run, and Labaredas One Mile for various youth age groups."},{"item_title":"Where and when can I pick up my bib?","item_description":"Bibs can be collected on December 22 from 10:00 to 18:00 at a location to be defined and on December 23 until 19:00 at Jardim da Rep\u00fablica."},{"item_title":"Is there a cut-off time or limit on participants?","item_description":"The main race has a limit of 300 participants and formation races have 50 spots available."},{"item_title":"Is there insurance coverage for participants?","item_description":"Yes, the organization provides personal accident insurance for all registered athletes."}],"event_date_start":"20261223","event_date_end":"20261223","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/waitastart.com\/sao-silvestre-vila-madeiro-penamacor-2026\/","event_latitude":"40.1669","event_longitude":"-7.1711","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":true,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true,"optional_extras":false,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79398"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81869,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79398\/revisions\/81869"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=79398"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=79398"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=79398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}