La Pobla de Farnals’ San Silvestre has a 2026 date

Plan your race pace

The next San Silvestre in La Pobla de Farnals is listed for Dec. 12, 2026, with a 5-kilometer main race and children’s events according to the available event details. The gathering combines a community road race with a charitable element that has featured in previous editions, although not all details for this edition have yet been publicly confirmed.

The reference information places the event in La Pobla de Farnals, in Valencia province, and lists 6:30 p.m. as the time for the 5K. An event listing gives Avinguda del País Valencià, 78, as the address, but does not clarify whether it will be the start, finish or simply the location associated with the event. The entry fee, registration opening, beneficiary and final schedule also remain unconfirmed.

Date, location and planned format

The date published for the 2026 edition is Saturday, Dec. 12. The race is usually held in the run-up to the holiday season and forms part of the local calendar as a sporting activity for different age groups. The date identifies a specific event, but does not by itself confirm that all the schedules and conditions from previous editions will remain unchanged.

The available listing connects the event with La Pobla de Farnals and gives the address Avinguda del País Valencià, 78. In another edition, bib pickup and the start or finish were linked to central locations, including Plaza de San Vicente Ferrer and Plaza Generalitat. Those details help illustrate the kind of route and logistics the race has used, but do not establish the 2026 meeting point.

The event information points to a 5-kilometer main race, a distance accessible to regular runners and people who prefer a relaxed pace. The listed time for this event is 6:30 p.m. Children’s races appeared at 5 p.m. in previous editions, but the complete 2026 schedule still needs to be confirmed with the organizers before participants plan their trip.

What is known about the 5K

Previous editions have described the main race as a route through the town’s streets. That urban setting gives the event a different feel from a closed-circuit competition: spectators can watch runners pass at different points, and the town streets briefly become part of the sporting scene. The exact 2026 route has not been published in the information provided.

The five-kilometer distance means participation does not depend solely on competitive experience. Some people may run for a time, while others may choose to complete the course at a comfortable pace or share it with family. The race has previously been presented as a community and festive event, with costumes and awards for originality, but there is no confirmation that these conditions will apply in 2026.

Previous editions have included age groups and recognition for local runners. Birth-year ranges have not been identical across all the event listings reviewed, another reason not to automatically carry over regulations from a different year. The organizers will need to set out the categories, how local status is verified and the classification rules in the specific 2026 regulations.

Children’s races and family participation

The La Pobla San Silvestre has included races for children, with routes adapted to different ages. A table associated with an earlier edition lists distances of 100, 150, 250, 500, 750 and 1,000 meters, with several children’s starts scheduled for 5 p.m. The format gives younger participants a chance to take part without running the main distance, although those distances should not be treated as final for 2026.

Children’s categories have also varied in name and age range between editions. Historical details include groups such as pre-chupetín, chupetín, prebenjamín, benjamín, alevín and infantil, but the birth years assigned to each have changed from year to year. For families, the most useful information will be the updated regulations, which will show each child’s category and whether advance registration is required.

Previous editions have awarded prizes to children and offered a snack after the races. These details add to the family atmosphere, but have not been confirmed for the next edition. The children’s schedule, minimum age, bib pickup and any participant gifts should be checked against the 2026 announcement, rather than assumed from earlier programs.

Registration, entry fee and bib pickup

CronoRunner has been associated with registration in previous editions, and another event listing provides access to a registration process. However, the reference information does not give a final price or deadline for 2026. It also does not establish that the process will use the same platform. As a result, there is no confirmed entry fee for the next race in the available information.

As a historical reference, the 2025 edition set the main race fee at 3 euros and made the children’s events free. That year, the 5K registration deadline was Dec. 12 at 11:59 a.m., while children could register until 4:30 p.m. on event day. Those conditions belong to another edition: they should not be treated as the official 2026 price or schedule.

Bib pickup has also had different hours for each category. In one previous edition, main-race participants could collect their bibs at Plaza Generalitat from 3:30 to 6 p.m., while children had a pickup window tied to the start of their races. The 2026 location and hours are not fully available, so participants should wait for the regulations before deciding when to arrive or where to collect a bib.

The charitable element and where proceeds go

The charitable dimension is part of the San Silvestre’s identity, but the beneficiary has changed between editions. Information about 2025 says the race proceeds went to UNICEF to support humanitarian aid in Gaza. An earlier edition, by contrast, supported the local Cáritas organization and asked participants to bring nonperishable food.

That history shows why it is important to distinguish between reports from different years. There is no confirmed information about the 2026 beneficiary or whether the contribution will come through an entry fee, food donations or another arrangement. The word charitable describes the event’s approach, but does not establish in advance which organization will receive the proceeds.

When the regulations are published, key details will include the partner organization, how funds will be used and the form of the contribution. If registration carries a fee, it will also be useful to know what portion supports the cause and what costs the payment covers. Until then, the 3-euro fee and UNICEF partnership from 2025 are historical details, not confirmed terms for 2026.

A local holiday-season tradition

In different editions, the race has brought together adults and children in an event that makes room for sport and community life. Costumes, when included in the program, change the usual look of a race: technical shirts share the course with characters, coordinated groups and seasonal outfits. Previous editions included awards for the most original individual and group costumes, although that element has not yet been confirmed for 2026.

The 2025 reference described that edition as the event’s 11th. If the sequence continues without interruption, the 2026 race would be the 12th, but no specific confirmation of that number appears in the available information. For participants, the key point is that the race is part of an established local tradition and has previously combined a short adult course with events adapted for children.

A San Silvestre also appeals to people who do not usually enter races during the rest of the year. The manageable distance, evening timing and festive element can make the goal less about competition and more about completing the course together. Even so, each edition has its own regulations: the route, categories, awards and participation conditions should be checked in the current information.

What still needs confirmation before race day

The Dec. 12 date and the 5-kilometer main race provide an initial picture of the event, but important planning details are still missing. They include the course map, the exact start and finish points, the registration process and the deadline. Organizers also need to confirm whether children’s races will remain at 5 p.m. and which distances will apply to each category.

The event listing gives Avinguda del País Valencià, 78, but does not clearly define the role of that address. Before traveling, participants should check whether it is the bib pickup point, the start location or simply the event’s administrative address. A published address does not necessarily mean the course has been confirmed, particularly for a race that may use several streets in town.

The entry fee, adult categories, eligibility for local awards and possible race-bag distribution also remain unknown. Previous years have included gifts and trophies, but these details can change with budgets and arrangements. The 2026 edition should not be treated as finalized until a program with schedules, rules and participant services is published.

How to read the available information

Details about a community race are often spread across registration pages, event calendars and local news reports. Those listings are not always updated at the same time, and some retain information from earlier editions. Here, the 2026 date and associated event address appear alongside prices, children’s schedules and charitable details from previous years. Separating each detail by edition helps prevent confusion when planning to participate.

The 6:30 p.m. time for the 5K matches the schedule from previous editions and appears in the event information; the final time should still be checked in the official announcement. The same applies to the children’s races: their historical 5 p.m. start does not guarantee that the time will remain unchanged. Even a small schedule change can affect bib pickup, travel and the arrival of family members.

The clearest details for initial planning are that the event is listed for Dec. 12, 2026, in La Pobla de Farnals, with a 5-kilometer race and associated children’s activities. The remaining details require specific confirmation. That caution does not diminish the event’s appeal; it helps present it accurately, without confusing a previous edition’s program with the conditions for the next one.

A December evening on the streets of La Pobla

The date places the race at a time of year when darkness falls early and the holiday atmosphere begins to fill public squares and streets. For an afternoon urban race, practical planning depends on the schedule, the precise meeting point, the temperature and course conditions. No 2026 weather forecast or traffic-closure information has been provided, so those details cannot yet be predicted reliably.

Participants bringing children will need to pay close attention to the difference between the children’s races and the main event. In previous editions, the activities ran in consecutive time slots, with the adult race listed for 6:30 p.m. and children’s races beginning at 5 p.m. If that format returns, the afternoon will unfold in stages; the updated program will need to confirm the schedule and family logistics.

The San Silvestre remains appealing precisely because it is about more than the stopwatch. A route through town, costumes and participation across generations can turn five kilometers into a shared celebration, if the final program confirms that format. For now, the date and broad outline point to a familiar kind of event; the 2026 regulations will determine how the mix of community racing, children’s activities and charity takes shape.