Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana Popular & Virtual
Participants take on an urban 10-kilometer asphalt course winding past Madrid landmarks including Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Cibeles, and Paseo del Prado before finishing near Estadio de Vallecas. Entrants are organized into sequential waves according to certified running times, with hydration points and medical staff stationed along the route. Registration includes an official commemorative Boomerang t-shirt, which must be worn visibly and unaltered throughout the entire run.
What to Expect
Madrid's iconic 10-kilometer New Year's Eve race through city streets.
Event Details
Duration
Tiempo máximo para llegar a meta: 1 hora y 20 minutos desde el disparo de salida.
Ages
16+
Neighborhood
Vallecas
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Last Lap
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adult runners and experienced race participants
Vibe
Festive and energetic
Energy Level
High
Budget
€€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Pack collection is free; home delivery costs €5. Optional cloakroom choices cost an additional €1 for Guardarropa de Vallecas or an additional €5 for Guardarropa Móvil Sálida/Meta. An optional donation of €3 is offered. – Get tickets
- Hours: 17:35, 17:55, 18:20 (departure-time options).
- Accessibility: Features specific start categories for handbikes, racing wheelchairs, and visually impaired runners with guides.
- Pets: No se permite correr con animales de compañía.
Tips & Advice
- Choose your shirt size carefully during registration; sizes cannot be changed at the runner fair, and unavailable sizes mean you should not continue.
- Select your starting wave during registration, since you cannot switch later; waves are scheduled from 16:50 through 18:20.
- For a sub-60-minute corral wristband, bring a printed official result or diploma to pickup; qualifying marks must meet the stated race and route rules.
- Collect your chip, bib, and shirt only on the pickup date and time selected at registration; race-day collection is not allowed.
- Choose optional Vallecas cloakroom storage for €1 or mobile start-to-finish baggage service for €5, available from 14:30 to 16:30.
Special Events & Promotions
- One registration gives access to both the in-person and virtual races; choosing in-person also includes the virtual race, but not vice versa.
- A virtual race option is available from anywhere using the official app; participants choose their own 10 km route.
- Optional cloakroom services are sold separately.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 16 years old by race day. Runners under 18 require signed parental or guardian authorization to collect their bib.
What happens if I do not provide proof of a qualifying time?
Runners who do not submit valid accredited proof will automatically be placed in the final available start wave.
Is cloakroom storage offered for personal belongings?
Yes, runners can reserve either fixed cloakroom storage at Vallecas or mobile baggage transport from the start line to the finish.
Are baby strollers or pets permitted on the course?
No, running with baby strollers, animals, bicycles, roller skates, or scooters is strictly prohibited.
Does registration include entry to the virtual race?
Yes, an entry to the in-person popular race also grants access to compete in the virtual race via the official app.
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