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The Bilbao Rekalde San Silvestre is a 7 km road run staged in Bilbao on 31 December, closing the year with a mass run through the city streets. The route is run on tarmac through urban Bilbao, in the tradition of Spanish San Silvestre races, where runners often turn out in fancy dress and the mood is more celebration than competition. Entries are handled through the organiser's online registration service, and the official website carries the confirmed start time, route and race day details as the date approaches.
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Bilbao, with the exact start area confirmed by the organiser closer to race day
Bilbao, with the exact finish area confirmed by the organiser closer to race day
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The race is scheduled for Thursday 31 December 2026 in Bilbao, in the Pais Vasco region of Spain. The start and finish areas within the city are confirmed by the organiser on the official event website.
A San Silvestre is the Spanish tradition of a road race held on or around 31 December, the feast day of Saint Sylvester. They are typically city centre runs with a festive atmosphere, and many participants wear fancy dress.
Fancy dress is a normal part of San Silvestre races across Spain and is usually welcomed rather than discouraged. If you plan to run in costume, wear something you can move safely in and check the organiser's race day notes for any restrictions.
The organiser publishes the route, start times and any course changes on the official event website. Check it in the days before the race, as the final details are usually confirmed close to the date.
Yes. A street race through Bilbao on New Year's Eve day draws plenty of people out along the course, and the city centre is easy to reach on foot or by public transport for anyone coming to watch.
Bilbao, Spain
Thursday, December 31, 2026
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