Getafe San Silvestre 2026: date, time and course

Plan your race pace

The 44th San Silvestre de Getafe Popular Race will take place on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, at 11 a.m., over an urban 10-kilometer course. The start and finish will be at the Juan de la Cierva Sports Center, one of the main details for planning New Year’s Eve morning and finding the meeting point.

Online registration has been available since Sept. 1 and, according to the information provided, in-person registration will also be possible at Peña PCEros from Nov. 15. Bibs must be collected before race day: the organizers say there will be no bib distribution on Dec. 31. The race entry includes a commemorative T-shirt, a chip-timed bib and refreshments at the finish, with T-shirt sizes subject to availability.

A 10-kilometer race to close out the year

The 2026 edition reaches its 44th running and keeps the classic format of a popular end-of-year race. Its 10 urban kilometers bring together runners aiming to complete a timed event and participants for whom the morning is mainly about sharing one last run before the calendar turns. The holiday date is part of the appeal, although practical details remain essential for arriving on time and avoiding confusion.

The information supplied confirms the date, start time and Juan de la Cierva Sports Center as the start and finish location. It does not, however, specify the full route, course profile, intermediate kilometer points or official elevation gain. Therefore, it is not possible to describe the course precisely or say it is flat based on the published details. Anyone needing information about road closures or affected streets should follow the organizers’ updates as race day approaches.

Date, start time and starting point in Getafe

The race is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, with both the start and finish at the Juan de la Cierva Sports Center. This reference identifies the race location, but it should be distinguished from the address used for some in-person arrangements. Registering or collecting a bib at a different venue does not mean that the race starts there.

In-person registration and bib collection are listed at Peña PCEros, 44 Avenida de España, Getafe. That is a different location from the sports center. The start and finish are at the Juan de la Cierva Sports Center; Peña PCEros is the designated location for race administration. Keeping the two addresses separate can prevent unnecessary trips in the days before the event.

What the entry includes

The race information lists three included items: a commemorative T-shirt, a chip-timed bib and refreshments at the finish. The chip records race time, while the bib identifies each participant during the event. No details have been provided about additional services such as a bag drop, showers, water stations along the route or transportation, so these should not be assumed to be confirmed.

The T-shirt is distributed subject to size availability, an important detail for anyone with a specific preference. The available information does not state an entry fee, participant cap or refund policy. Before paying, check the current amount and the terms shown on the chosen registration platform, as those details do not appear in the reference information provided.

Online and in-person registration

Online registration is listed as open from Sept. 1, 2026. The event is listed on Deporticket, and Forevent is also mentioned as a channel, although the information notes that Forevent does not have its own registration page for this race. Participants should therefore verify which channel is actually accepting entries and what confirmation they receive after payment.

In-person registration is scheduled to begin Nov. 15 at Peña PCEros, 44 Avenida de España. Payment at the venue is accepted only in cash; the alternative is to purchase online through Deporticket. This distinction between payment methods may matter when planning registration. No entry fee is included in the available information, so a price cannot be confirmed or compared across channels.

Collecting race bibs before the event

Bib collection is scheduled at Peña PCEros from Dec. 1 through Dec. 27, during two daily windows: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The listed address is 44 Avenida de España, Getafe. Since the collection period ends several days before the start, it is important not to leave this task until the last morning of the year.

Anyone who registered online must present the confirmation email received from Deporticket. The information is explicit about one key logistical point: bibs will not be distributed on race day. Before traveling, it is also sensible to check that the confirmation matches the registration and to look for any updates from the organizers about opening hours or required documents.

Age groups

Age groups are determined by the participant’s age on race day. The infantil/cadete group covers participants ages 13 to 15; senior is for ages 16 to 40; and veterans begins at age 41. The qualifying date is not the registration date or a later birthday, but the age each runner has on Dec. 31, 2026.

This division allows results to be organized by age group, in addition to any overall classification established by the rules. No further details have been provided about subgroups, requirements for minors or required documents. Anyone registering a young runner should review the full regulations when available, particularly to confirm which consent forms or specific requirements apply to minors.

Trophies and prizes along the course

The reference information announces trophies by age group, two local trophies and three prizes in kind. It also mentions boxes of prawns for the winners, donated by Confremar, and two intermediate sprint prizes of ham. At kilometer 2.9, one is awarded to the first male runner and first female runner through that point; another is offered on the same basis at kilometer 6.3.

The intermediate sprint prizes are not cumulative. If the same person wins both, the second prize goes to the next eligible runner. This rule spreads recognition among more participants and may affect the intermediate competition, although the detailed route has not been published in the available information. Age-group trophies and prizes in kind are separate forms of recognition, so the regulations should be checked for complete classification and award criteria.

What is known and what is still missing about the route

The confirmed detail is the distance: 10 urban kilometers, starting and finishing at the Juan de la Cierva Sports Center. No official map, list of streets or verifiable information about elevation gain or the precise surface of each section has been provided. Although other race listings commonly describe this kind of event as a road race, the reference material does not provide enough detail to reconstruct the 2026 route.

This matters to runners and spectators alike. A map helps people decide where to wait, how to reach an intermediate point and which streets to avoid during closures; without one, it is better not to make assumptions based on previous editions. The sports center remains the reliable reference for the start and finish, while specific streets and any traffic changes await more detailed official information.

A popular New Year’s Eve morning

Holding the race at 11 a.m. leaves the rest of Dec. 31 free for evening celebrations. That morning start and the 10-kilometer distance make the event a sporting way to see out the year, both for runners focused on the clock and for those taking part as a tradition. Competition and celebration often meet at San Silvestre races, but each participant experiences the day at their own pace.

The atmosphere does not replace practical planning: participants should go to the correct location, collect their bib in advance and know their assigned age group. Nor does receiving a T-shirt guarantee a particular size, since distribution depends on availability. With the start and finish at the Juan de la Cierva Sports Center and administrative arrangements at Peña PCEros, logistics are split between two locations, an easy detail to remember and an important one for avoiding problems.

Preparing to take part without assuming extra details

With a confirmed distance of 10 kilometers, preparation can generally focus on an urban race of that length without attributing course characteristics that have not yet been specified. Previous experience, fitness and personal goals all influence what training is appropriate. Anyone who does not run regularly should avoid sudden increases in training load and pay attention to their body; people with medical concerns should consider consulting a health professional before competing.

It is also sensible to test the clothes and shoes planned for race day in advance rather than wearing new gear for the first time at the event. The morning may be cold because of the time of year, but no reliable forecast has been published for the date. Therefore, clothing choices should be based on actual conditions reported closer to Dec. 31, not a prediction made months in advance. The race rules and organizers’ updates are the reference for any event-specific instructions.

A race where clear logistics make a difference

The confirmed information describes a specific event: the 44th edition, on Dec. 31, 2026, with an 11 a.m. start, a 10-kilometer distance, and both start and finish at the Juan de la Cierva Sports Center. Online registration has been available since September, and in-person registration is scheduled to begin in mid-November. Bibs are collected in December at Peña PCEros during morning and evening hours, and will not be distributed on race day.

Details such as the price, exact route map, elevation gain and some event services remain publicly unconfirmed. Separating confirmed information from pending details prevents claims repeated on third-party listings from being treated as established facts. For runners, the clearest picture so far is a 10-kilometer urban race that starts and finishes at the sports center, with a New Year’s Eve morning shaped by popular competition and race arrangements split between two addresses in Getafe.