Sao Silvestre Road Race

Corrida Internacional de São Silvestre

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Sports & AdventureSão Paulo
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew road races anywhere carry the Sao
LanguagePortugueseCurrency: BRL
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Sao Silvestre Road Race in São Paulo

The Corrida Internacional de Sao Silvestre has run through Sao Paulo's streets on New Year's Eve every year since 1925, making it one of the world's oldest continuously held road races. Elite international runners and tens of thousands of amateurs share the course, closing central streets as the city gears up for midnight. Expect road closures, dense crowds near the finish and a distinctly festive edge to a competitive race.

The Corrida Internacional de Sao Silvestre has run through the streets of Sao Paulo every year since 1925, making it one of the oldest continuously held road races in the world and a fixture of Brazil's sporting calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few road races anywhere carry the Sao Silvestre's combination of age and timing: a century of continuous editions, run each year on New Year's Eve rather than a typical race-season weekend

02

The mystery stays covered

That date gives the event a dual identity, serious enough to have drawn some of the world's top distance runners over the decades, yet woven into Sao Paulo's citywide countdown to midnight

03

The city starts moving

The mass-participation wave that now runs alongside the elite field has turned a competitive fixture into a shared civic tradition, with tens of thousands of amateur runners taking part purely for the experience of closing out the year on the move

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Sao Silvestre belongs to a global tradition of New Year road races

Water and renewal

Living ritual

but its 1925 founding makes it one of the earliest and most influential examples

The sacred route

Living ritual

inspiring similar year-end races in other countries

The local code

Living ritual

in Sao Paulo it has become as much a New Year's Eve ritual as a sporting event

Tradition 5

Living ritual

with the race and the countdown to midnight treated as parts of the same citywide occasion

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

For Sao Silvestre Road Race, plan transport around the exact Sao Paulo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

If you are watching rather than running, wear comfortable shoes for standing along the route, layers for Sao Paulo's variable late-December weather, and sun protection since the race runs in...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Sao Silvestre Road Race, stay near the part of Sao Paulo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

BRL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.55 S, 46.64 WOpen in Google Maps

Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Nearest airportCGH — Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre
TransportFor Sao Silvestre Road Race, plan transport around the exact Sao Paulo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sao Silvestre Road Race, stay near the part of Sao Paulo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to São Paulo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near São Paulo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearIf you are watching rather than running, wear comfortable shoes for standing along the route, layers for Sao Paulo's variable late-December weather, and sun protection since the race runs in the afternoon heat; runners should plan for warm, humid conditions typical of Brazilian summer.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Brazil and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sao Silvestre Road Race?

Sao Silvestre Road Race is listed for December · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sao Silvestre Road Race take place?

The festival is listed in São Paulo, Brazil. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLsaosilvestre.com.br
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually December
Source statusOfficial source linked
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