San Silvestre Pacense 2026: date, route and race numbers

Plan your race pace

The San Silvestre race in Badajoz will take place on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026, at noon, covering five kilometers around the Baluarte and Ronda Norte area. The event will offer an open race, Nordic walking and a charity walk, three ways to take part in a day that combines physical activity with a festive atmosphere in the streets of the capital of Badajoz province.

Organizers have announced an initial allocation of 4,000 race numbers. A bib costs €5, while a commemorative long-sleeved shirt will be available for an additional €10, separately from the entry. The event also has a charitable element: 30% of any surplus will go to the Red Cross, according to information published about this edition.

Race date, start time and key details

The event is scheduled for Dec. 27, 2026, in Badajoz. The start is set for noon, and all three announced formats share a five-kilometer distance. The format brings together runners looking to compete, Nordic walkers and people who prefer to cover the course on foot, so the event is not limited to a conventional race.

The 5K distance gives the event a popular, accessible profile for those used to running short distances, although each participant should match their effort to their own fitness. The walk and Nordic walking are alternatives for those who want to join the route at a different pace. Available information identifies these two formats as noncompetitive, while the open race includes rankings and prizes.

The start is in Badajoz, but the published details do not give a single address for the start or finish. Nor does the reference information specify a separate start time for each format. The announced general start time is noon; operational details, including precise locations and any possible staggered starts, should be checked in the edition’s rules before attending.

A five-kilometer route around Baluarte and Ronda Norte

The announced course runs through the Baluarte and Ronda Norte area, using out-and-back lanes. That description places the event in an urban part of Badajoz and offers a broad idea of the route, but it is not enough to establish every turn, the start point or the detailed course profile. The full map and final directions depend on the organizers’ official information.

The shared five-kilometer distance brings together the three options: the open race, Nordic walking and the charity walk. In practice, the same distance does not mean that each format has the same pace or objective. The competitive option is for participants pursuing places and times; the other two make it possible to take part without entering that classification, an important distinction when interpreting results and the day’s proceedings.

The description of an out-and-back route also indicates that some sections are covered in both directions. Without the official course map, it is best not to assume the width of each road, the number of turns or traffic arrangements. Participants can use the announced five kilometers as a guide, but should check the rules and organizer updates for any changes or clarifications.

Registration, entry price and bib collection

A race number costs €5 and can be purchased online or in person at Be Padel in Badajoz. The initial allocation is 4,000 places. Published information allows for the possibility of adding more places if they sell out, but says any increase would be limited to Nov. 30. No regular closing date is specified here, so availability may depend on how many places remain.

The commemorative long-sleeved shirt costs an additional €10 and is offered separately from the bib. Participation therefore does not require buying the shirt: the stated entry price is €5, while anyone who wants the shirt will need to add its cost. The reference to a possible increase in stock applies to the availability of bibs or shirts and does not guarantee that it will happen.

Bib collection is scheduled at the Be Padel shop during its regular opening hours. Collection will be available from December, and participants must show proof of online registration. Since the exact first collection date and the shop’s opening hours are not specified, check the organizers’ current instructions rather than assuming the bib can be collected on race day.

Registration and related administration are linked to Pulsaciones.net. Sportmaniacs also lists the event with its date, time and distance, as well as a section for the rules and basic information. These channels are useful for checking remaining places, reviewing participation conditions and downloading proof of registration, but they do not replace any directions the organizers may publish in their own updates.

Three ways to take part

The open race is the program’s competitive format and includes prizes for the first 25 men and first 25 women. Rewards have also been announced for participants who improve the men’s and women’s event records. Prize amounts range from €150 for the winners to €10 for those finishing in 25th place; the incentive for breaking either record is €50.

Nordic walking and the charity walk complete the offer for people who want to cover the five kilometers without competing. Nordic walking uses poles as part of its technique, while the walk allows participants to proceed on foot without them. Available information does not specify technical rules, age groups or particular conditions for these formats, so those details should be checked in the official rules.

Understanding the differences makes it easier to choose. Those entering the open race take part in a format with rankings and prizes; those choosing Nordic walking or the charity walk do so in formats described as noncompetitive. Across all three options, the shared five kilometers are the event’s central feature and the common thread linking participants with different goals.

The charitable element and this year’s tribute

The event includes a charitable dimension. According to published information, 30% of any surplus will go to the Red Cross, while the remaining 70% will fund activities run by the organizing club in 2027. The contribution is calculated from the surplus, not from total registration revenue, an important distinction for understanding how the announced split works.

This edition will also pay tribute to Badajoz Cathedral on the occasion of its 750th anniversary. The reference connects the sporting event with a local milestone and gives this year’s race an additional feature. The reference information offers no further details about specific commemorative activities, so no additional program events should be assumed unless they are announced.

Popular sport and charitable giving come together here without taking away from the event’s participatory character. The planned allocation of part of the surplus adds a social dimension to a gathering that includes both competitive and recreational formats. The rules and official registration information are the right places to check how the contribution is arranged and what financial terms apply.

Costumes, prizes and a festive atmosphere

The program includes a costume contest with individual and group categories. Groups must have at least four members and share a theme. The announced prize is €100 for the winning group and €50 for the best individual costume, adding a festive element without changing the distance or sports formats.

A prize draw among registered participants is also planned. Available information does not specify which items will be included or how the draw will work, so those details depend on the organizers’ terms. This part of the program means the event is not solely about finishing times: it also makes room for group participation and costume creativity.

The combination of a race, walking formats and a costume contest adds a visual dimension often associated with festive events. Costumes should not be mistaken for an entry requirement: published information describes a contest, not an obligation to attend in fancy dress. The event remains a five-kilometer race with three ways to participate.

How the event fits into the Silvestrada Pacense

The race is listed as the penultimate scoring event in the Silvestrada Pacense, a series made up of seven events. Published information says participants must enter six races and finish among the first 25 in each one to qualify for the final prizes. The series ranking is decided by adding the positions achieved, so a lower total produces a higher final place.

The announced series prizes for the top five men and top five women are €150, €125, €100, €75 and €50, respectively. These amounts relate to the final Silvestrada standings and should not be confused with prizes specific to the Dec. 27 race. For people following the series, the Badajoz event has a dual role: it offers its own awards and is also one of the final opportunities to complete the scoring calendar.

Its place as the penultimate event makes it useful to check which other races are included in the series and how positions are counted. The information provided here does not list all seven races or explain tie-breaks, categories or possible exceptions to the participation requirement. The Silvestrada rules should clarify those points, while the San Silvestre information covers the details specific to this event.

What to check before race day

The confirmed basics are clear: Dec. 27, 2026, at noon, in Badajoz, with a five-kilometer route and three formats. Some practical details are not defined in the available information, however, including the exact start and finish addresses, the full course map, the precise bib-collection hours and access conditions for each format. The rules may provide more precise answers.

It is also worth distinguishing the entry fee from optional costs. The bib is listed at €5 and the shirt costs an additional €10; no mandatory combined price has been given. Bib collection requires proof of online registration and is scheduled at Be Padel from December during the shop’s opening hours. Checking the current deadlines directly on the platform avoids relying on partial or outdated details.

Participants in the open race can review the ranking and prize conditions; those choosing Nordic walking or the charity walk should check the specific rules for those formats. In every case, the key fact is that the announced route covers five kilometers around Baluarte and Ronda Norte. Consulting the rules is particularly useful for clarifying points missing from short event descriptions.

A December event built around running and participation

The Badajoz San Silvestre returns to the calendar on Dec. 27 with more than competition: a five-kilometer route, noncompetitive alternatives, a costume contest and a charitable contribution linked to any surplus. The open race offers rankings and prizes, while Nordic walking and the charity walk welcome people who prefer to cover the city’s streets at a different pace.

The date, start time and entry price establish the essentials; the final map, collection instructions and complete rules depend on official updates. With an initial allocation of 4,000 bibs and a place in the Silvestrada Pacense series, the event brings together sporting goals and community participation. Badajoz will close the year’s running calendar with an event where sharing the route matters as much as the stopwatch.