Saint Sylvester of Porto

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 10 km in Porto (Porto District, Portugal)

Location

Porto, Porto District, PortugalShow on map(41.1467° N, 8.6111° W)

Date & StatusDecember 20, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +45 m

Saint Sylvester of Porto is an endurance sporting event in Porto, Porto District, PT focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Festive, City Run, Christmas Run.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runporto.com).

Official website

Saint Sylvester of Porto in Porto (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-01ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-01ASD" · Photo: **Asurnipal** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Festive City Run Christmas Run

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	2 m - 21 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 5 km	Walking & Hiking	5 km	+22 m	5 m - 14 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

10 km

Elevation gain

+45 m D+

Elevation loss

-45 m D-

Altitude range

2 m - 21 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

10 km+45 m D+Peak 21 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 21 m above sea level (+45 m D+, -45 m D-)

Peak: 21 m·at 5.2 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Saint Sylvester of Porto take place?

Saint Sylvester of Porto takes place in Porto, Porto District, PT (start area at coordinates 41.1467° N, 8.6111° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Saint Sylvester of Porto?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Saint Sylvester of Porto?

The main competition (Road Running 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +45 m of elevation gain and -45 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 21 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Saint Sylvester of Porto?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runporto.com).