San Silvestre Vallecana

December 31, 2026

Avenida de Concha Espina (salida) — Estadio de Vallecas / Calle Candilejas (meta) · Madrid, Spain

About

The San Silvestre Vallecana is a classic New Year's Eve 10K road race held in Madrid on December 31. It features elite international competition and a mass participation popular race through the streets of the city, drawing thousands of runners annually. A separate Mini edition for children is held on December 20 at the Estadio Vallehermoso.

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Avenida de Concha Espina (salida) — Estadio de Vallecas / Calle Candilejas (meta)

Weather

Cold 6°C

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San Silvestre Vallecana

Dec 31Madrid10 km (6 mi)
Predicted finishOn pace
1:30:40h
62% ready

Your readiness

Training plan10wks
LevelMid
Sleep score82/100

Top finishers

  • 1MohamedMAR28:29
  • 3JaimeESP30:40
Register on sansilvestrevallecana.com

Why this race

  • Iconic NYE 10K in Madrid, decades of history
  • World Athletics Gold/Platinum Label road race with elite international field
  • Massive participation (40k+ runners), globally recognized 10K

If you like BOclassic Bolzano or Corrida de São Silvestre São Paulo, you'll like this one.

Pack this

  • Singlet + arm sleeves and light gloves for 6°C start
  • Throwaway long-sleeve or bin bag for the corral wait
  • Road racing flats with grip for cold, possibly damp tarmac
  • A gel for the final 5K and small flask of water
  • Bib, ID and warm post-race jacket packed for bag drop

What you should know

  • NYE evening race — sunset is near 18:00, so most of the 10K runs in the dark and cold under street lighting.
  • Point-to-point from Concha Espina to Vallecas stadium; plan metro return (L1 Portazgo) before changing clothes.
  • Costumes are tradition but must not cover the bib or block the timing chip, or your result won't be scored.
  • Bib pickup is at the official expo on prior days; no race-morning collection and ID is checked.
  • Course is net downhill with short climbs — warm up longer in the cold and watch damp painted road lines.
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