São Silvestre Vila Madeiro

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ São Silvestre Vila Madeiro 2026: Celebrate the end of the year with a race for all ages in Penamacor!

São Silvestre Vila Madeiro is organized by the Municipality of Penamacor in partnership with PTN – Sports Events, supported by the Penamacor Sports Association and Ribeiro Sanches School Group. This annual event promotes sport and community involvement, culminating with the lighting of Portugal's largest bonfire, blending sport and tradition.

The race takes place at Jardim da República in Penamacor, with courses adapted for all age groups and categories, from children to veterans. The main race is 8.6 km long on urban terrain, with one refreshment point along the route.

🏔️ Races

• Main Race – 8.6 km · Start 20:15 · Open to Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans
• Linces One Mile – 1,609 m · Start 19:30 · Infants, Beginners, and Youth
• Fagulhas Run – 400 m · Start 19:45 · Kids and Benjamins

⏰ Schedule

• 19:30 – Linces One Mile start
• 19:45 – Fagulhas Run start
• 20:00 – Awards ceremony for youth races
• 20:15 – Main Race start
• 21:30 – Main Race awards ceremony

🎽 Registration includes Chip timing bib, personal accident insurance, access to refreshment point, prizes and souvenirs for all finishers.

🏆 Prizes Medallions for top 3 in each age group and gender, trophies for best athlete resident in Penamacor and for the largest finishing team in the main race.

🏅 Circuit Unique event organized by the Municipality of Penamacor, featuring the tradition of the largest bonfire.

🚀 Join this sporting and community celebration in Penamacor and finish the year in style! 🎉