Saint Sylvester of Braga

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5.7 km to 10 km in Braga (Braga District, Portugal)

Location

Braga, Braga District, PortugalShow on map(41.5454° N, 8.4265° W)

Date & StatusDecember 27, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +45 m

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

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 5.7 km (5.7 km, +26 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 27, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runporto.com).

Official website

Saint Sylvester of Braga in Braga (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD" · Photo: **Asurnipal** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Festive City Run Christmas Run Untimed

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	148 m - 167 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 5.7 km	Walking & Hiking	5.7 km	+26 m	151 m - 162 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

148 m - 167 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

10 km+45 m D+Peak 167 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 148 m to 167 m above sea level (+45 m D+, -45 m D-)

Peak: 167 m·at 3.7 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Saint Sylvester of Braga take place?

Saint Sylvester of Braga takes place in Braga, Braga District, PT (start area at coordinates 41.5454° N, 8.4265° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 27, 2026.

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

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 5.7 km (5.7 km, +26 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

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 148 m and 167 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 Braga?

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