São Silvestre City of Porto

Porto, Portugal

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Choose your distance

10K· €18

Distance

10km

Start Time

18:00

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Intermediate

Overview

The competitive 10 km race is run on fully closed city streets through the centre of Porto, with a hilly profile that climbs away from the river and back towards Avenida dos Aliados. Entry is open to runners aged 18 and over.

Start and finish on Avenida dos Aliados
Through Liberty Square, Boavista Avenue and Republic Square
Passes through the Ceuta Tunnel
Fully closed city-centre streets
Evening start at 18:00
Festive year-end atmosphere in Porto

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Avenida dos Aliados, Porto (both the 10 km race and the 5 km walk start here)

Finish

Avenida dos Aliados, Porto (both races finish here)

Terrain

Fully closed asphalt roads through the historic centre of Porto, with a hilly profile and several long climbs and descents between the Aliados plateau, Boavista and the streets east of the centre.

Route

Start on Avenida dos Aliados, then through Liberty Square, Almeida Garrett Square, Dom Afonso Henriques Avenue, Saraiva de Carvalho Street, General Sousa Dias Street, Duque Loulé Street, Rodrigues de Freitas Avenue, Dom João IV Street, Joy Street, Constitution Street, Marquis of Pombal Square, back along Constitution Street, Antero de Quental Street, Damião de Gois Street, São Brás Street, Camões Street, Gonçalo Cristóvão Street, Republic Square, Boavista Street and Boavista Avenue. The route turns back before the Boavista roundabout into Ricardo Severo Street, Peace Square, Joaquim de Vasconcelos Street, Priory Square, Aníbal Cunha Street, Boa Hora Street, Maternity Street, Júlio Dinis Maternity Square, Adolfo Casais Monteiro Street, Dom Manuel II Street, the Ceuta Tunnel and Elísio de Melo Street, finishing on Avenida dos Aliados.

Race Day

Bib collection on race day runs from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Citizen's Office, with both the 10 km race and the 5 km walk starting at 18:00 from Avenida dos Aliados.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher t-shirt

Finisher certificate

Goodie bag

Custom bib number

Toilets

Accident insurance

Chip timingYes. A single-use timing chip is included in the entry for all participants, along with an e-certificate and e-diploma after the race.

On the day

Bag drop

Marshals on course

First aid on course

ParkingThe start and finish are on Avenida dos Aliados in the centre of Porto, an area well served by metro and bus services. Participants are advised to use public transport where possible, as many city-centre streets are closed for the race. Detailed parking guidance is published by the organiser closer to race day.

ToiletsYes. A bag drop and toilets are provided as part of the entry, and medical assistance is available on site throughout the evening.

Before you enter

RefundsCancellation requests are only accepted up to one month before the event date and no refunds are given for the registration fee. In the event of injury or illness the organisation refunds 50% of the registration fee, provided the request is sent together with a valid medical certificate. These exceptional requests are accepted up to one month before the event date for registrations made within the regular deadlines.

TransfersRegistration can be transferred to a third participant by email from the same address used to register. Requests must be submitted at least one month before the event date and are subject to a 5 EUR administrative fee. Transferring a registration does not entitle the original entrant to a refund.

If the race is cancelledCancellation requests are accepted only up to one month before the event date. No refund of the registration fee is given for a standard cancellation.

Minimum ageThe 10 km race is open to runners aged 18 and over. The 5 km walk is non-competitive and aimed at all age groups, so younger participants can take part alongside an adult.

Collecting your numberBib collection is available on 18 and 19 December from 10:00 to 23:00 at Alameda Shop & Spot, and on race day 20 December from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Citizen's Office.

€18

per person · entry fee

Porto, Portugal

Sunday, December 20, 2026

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