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San Silvestre Vallecana

Annual running race in Madrid, Spain

Summary

Annual running race in Madrid, Spain

Field	Value
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image	MADRID 051231 MXALX 088.jpg
caption	San Silvestre Vallecana 2005
date	31 December
location	Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
type	10K run
distance	10 km
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record	Men: 26:32 (ETH Berihu Aregawi 2024)
26:32 (UGA Jacob Kiplimo 2024)
Women: 29:54 (KEN Brigid Kosgei 2018)
sponsor	Nationale Nederlanden
participants	1,052 finishers (2021)
301 finishers (2020, only elite runners)
1,239 (2019)
1,105 (2018)

26:32 (UGA Jacob Kiplimo 2024) Women: 29:54 (KEN Brigid Kosgei 2018) 301 finishers (2020, only elite runners) 1,239 (2019) 1,105 (2018)

The San Silvestre Vallecana is an annual 10 km road race held on 31 December in Madrid, Spain since 1964. It has two editions: a fun run for amateur athletes and an elite race for professional athletes. In 2012, the race achieved its historical record of participants, up to 40,000.

It is based upon the Saint Silvester Road Race, a Brazilian race (held since 1925) which spawned numerous other New Year's Eve races. Along with the Madrid Marathon, the San Silvestre Vallecana is one of the city's foremost annual running events.

San Silvestre Popular

The San Silvestre Popular is a part of the broader San Silvestre Vallecana event that caters to amateur runners of all levels. It provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy a festive 10 km race on New Year’s Eve. The race begins at Concha Espina street and concludes in Vallecas Stadium, with the course passing through some of Madrid's most iconic locations. This version of the event emphasizes inclusivity and celebration, attracting thousands of runners who dress up in costumes and share the joy of the year's end.

The San Silvestre Popular is celebrated as a family-friendly event, featuring vibrant music, cheering crowds, and an electric atmosphere. Many participants join for fun rather than competition, creating a stark contrast to the elite race that occurs later the same evening.

Past winners

10 km (since 1998)

Year		Men's winner		Country		Time		Women's winner		Country		Time
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

1964–1997

Year		Men's winner		Country		Women's winner		Country
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
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1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
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1993
1994
1995
1996
1997

References

Volver a resultados. San Silvestre Vallecana. Retrieved on 2022-12-31.
San Silvestre Vallecana 10 km. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved on 2022-12-31.

References

(2012-12-17). "Récord de participación en la San Silvestre 2012".
"San Silvestre Vallecana 2025".
(31 December 2020). "2020 San Silvestre Vallecana results".
Diego Sampaolo. (1 January 2022). "Azimeraw and Katir end year on a high in Madrid". [[World Athletics]].
Emeterio Valiente. (1 January 2024). "Aregawi and Yeshaneh secure Ethiopian double in Madrid". [[World Athletics]].
Emeterio Valiente. (1 January 2025). "Aregawi and Kiplimo take top spots, Garcia surprises Chepngetich in Madrid". [[World Athletics]].

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