The San Silvestre Solidaria in Alicante, set to take place on 30 December at 19:30 in the Rambla de Méndez Núñez, has opened its registration period and expanded its route to accommodate the expected 5,000 participants over a distance of 4.5 kilometres. This adjustment aims to facilitate the flow of athletes, according to organisers.
The new route will include the following streets: Rambla, San Vicente, Juan de Herrera, Calderón de la Barca, Alfonso El Sabio Avenue, Plaza de los Luceros, and Avenida de la Estación, where a 180-degree turn will occur before Serrano Street. Participants will then return along Avenida de la Estación, pass through Plaza de los Luceros, Federico Soto Avenue, and Maisonnave Avenue, making another 180-degree turn before continuing to Doctor Gadea Avenue. The route will conclude at the Portal de Elche, where prizes will be awarded.
Registrations are available for a flat fee of €6 at www.cronokult.com and will close at midnight on 28 December, or earlier if the limit of 5,000 participants is reached. Given the charitable nature of the event, proceeds will support the Green Berets Foundation 'Roble y Machete', a non-profit organisation based in Alicante that aims to assist and promote the welfare of individuals and families connected to the Armed Forces. The foundation addresses issues of need, abandonment, and social exclusion, while also supporting labour integration.
The event will be hosted by sports presenter Big Mike Speaker, and participants can expect cannons of confetti and music to energise the atmosphere at the start and finish lines. This annual charity race is known for its increasing participation and the creativity of costumes that add humour and colour to the event.
Manuel Villar, the councillor for Sports, stated that “this race has firmly established itself in Alicante's sports calendar and Christmas events programme. It promotes Alicante as a sporting and urban tourist destination and provides an activity accessible to runners of all ages and skill levels. Its popular nature, high participation, and significant public presence justify the continuation of the event and municipal support for its organisation.”
The local council has allocated €30,000 to the organising company, with Villar noting that “the San Silvestre generates a positive direct and indirect economic impact on the local economy. The influx of participants and their companions from various parts of the province, particularly from nearby municipalities, boosts consumption in hospitality, catering, and retail establishments, especially during the Christmas shopping period in Alicante.”
