Messenger11th GOLEGÃ SÃO SILVESTRE RACE
Event summary
The 11th Corrida São Silvestre da Golegã and the 8th Caminhada will take place on December 26, 2025, starting at 21:00 in the Vila da Golegã, Portugal. It is a running event featuring a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, both conducted through the streets of the historic town.
The race is open to all individuals in good health, with no requirement of a license. The event has a festive atmosphere with public order forces and volunteers supporting the participants, making it a safe and community-oriented experience.
Besides the competitive race, the event also includes a walking activity, making it suitable for a broad range of participants, from serious runners to casual walkers, and fostering a family-friendly environment.
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Start times per category/distance: Race at 21:00, Walk at 21:15
Bib pick-up time and location: December 26, 10:00–20:30 at Salão de Exposição de Velharias e Produtos Usados, Rua Diogo Boitaca, near the entrance portal of Vila da Golegã
Start/finish locations: Pórtico de Entrada na Vila da Golegã, Rua Diogo Boitacas
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniores Masculinos (18-19)
• Seniores Masculinos (20-34)
• Veterans M35 (35-39)
• Veterans M40 (40-44)
• Veterans M45 (45-49)
• Veterans M50 (50-54)
• Veterans M55 (55-59)
• Veterans M60 (60-64)
• Veterans M65+ (65-69)
• Veterans M70+ (70+)
• Juniores Femininos (18-19)
• Seniores Femininos (20-34)
• Veterans F35 (35-39)
• Veterans F40 (40-44)
• Veterans F45 (45-49)
• Veterans F50 (50-54)
• Veterans F55 (55-59)
• Veterans F60 (60-64)
• Veterans F65+ (65+)
Cut-off times: The race duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Registration deadline: December 21, 2025, 00:01 or until limits are reached
Surface types: Asphalt streets within the Vila da Golegã
Course format: Point-to-point with start and finish at the same location
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water at km 6.5 and finish; toilets available at start and finish areas
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, t-shirt, dinner (bifana and drink), dorsal, and other sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top 3 overall male and female, top 3 in each age category, and top 3 teams
⏱️ Timing with chip for accurate race results
🛟 Safety support: public order forces (GNR) and volunteers on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance for all registered participants
🥤 Aid stations with water at km 6.5 and at finish, with fruits at finish
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Municipal Pools, Pavilion, and Municipal Stadium
📸 Image rights granted to organizers for promotion and publication
🧖 Post-race meal and refreshments at the pavilion
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers and special awards for local athletes and teams
