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Surely you have many questions about the Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana. Before writing to us, take a look in case you could find the answer here, most of your doubts are already answered.

The Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana 2022 will be a popular race through the streets of Madrid starting at Concha Espina and finishing in Vallecas. There will be 40,000 participants.
This year, registration for the popular race is double. With a single registration you can participate either in person, on December 31st in Madrid, or virtually, through the official app. The runner can choose between the on-site race and the virtual race or only run the virtual race. All with the same registration and a single payment.
Before opening the registration to the public, you will receive an email from the organization with a single-use link to formalize this year's registration. Please check your "junk mail" folder.
The international race is intended for people who can prove a qualifying time of less than 39 minutes for men and 45 minutes for women in a 10K race held in 2022 on an homologated course or in the Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana 2021. The capacity for the international race will be limited to 2,000 people.
No, solo serán válidas las marcas obtenidas en las carreras celebradas en 2022 o la Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana de 2021
No, the qualifying times obtained with the official app, or any other running app are not valid for the international race or for any starting box in the popular race.
According to the existing health protocols, it will no longer be necessary to wear a mask at any time during the race. However, we will remain attentive to any order issued by the health authorities: if there are any changes, participants will be notified.
Registration for the Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana costs 24 € + 0,80 € administration fee. It includes registration to the popular or international race, registration to the virtual race, runner's pack, Oysho long sleeve technical race T-shirt, race bib, timing chip, accident insurance, hydration at the start and finish line, medical service in the on-site race, digital diploma, preferential place reservation for the 2023 race and access to activities, contests, training and experiences in the months leading up to the race.
No, the cloakroom must be paid for. It must be chosen at the time of registration. There are two modalities: the cloakroom installed in Vallecas, where the runner can leave his belongings the day before in the afternoon or the same day of the race in the morning (cost, 1 €) or the mobile cloakroom, where the runner will leave his bag at the start of the race and the organization will take it to the finish line (cost, 5 €).
Anyone over 16 years old can run the Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana. Those under this age can register for the San Silvestre Vallecana Mini to be held on December 26th. Those over 16 and under 18 must present an authorization signed by a parent or guardian when picking up the race bib.
Due to the high number of participants, it is not allowed to run with a baby stroller; it could pose a risk to the baby and the rest of the participants.
Due to the high number of participants, it is not allowed to run with pets; it could pose a risk to the animal and the rest of the participants.
Yes, handicapped people with handbike or athletic chairs will be able to participate. They will start at 4:50 pm. In case of any other disability, we recommend contacting the organization to facilitate participation.
Yes, we recommend contacting the organization to provide the guide with a free race bib. It is also possible to provide the runner with a guide if he/she does not have one, but it is necessary to inform the organization in advance.
In case you are going to run the race on December 31st in Madrid you must place it in the laces of your shoes. If you wear it in your pocket or in any other part of your body, it is possible that your time will not be correctly reflected in the classifications. If you only run the virtual race, you do not have to use the chip.
Yes, when you register you can choose home delivery. The cost of this service is 5€. The pack will start arriving on December 1st. Those registrations formalized after December 22nd are not guaranteed to arrive before the race on December 31st.
We will ship to the following European countries: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Switzerland. For other countries please contact envios@sansilvestrevallecana.com envios@sansilvestrevallecana.com
Yes, when you register, you can choose to pick up the pack by selecting the date and time of your choice. The pick up place will be the Polideportivo Daoiz y Velarde, at Plaza Daoiz y Velarde, number 5 (Madrid).
Yes, but you must bring with you a copy of your ID, an authorization signed by that person and the accreditation of the corresponding brand, in case you have it.
No, on the day of the race no T-shirts, wristbands or runner's packs will be given out.
Yes, you can participate using a smart watch and then upload the GPX file to a link that will be provided in the previous days when the period of participation in the virtual race begins.
It is important that you start the app on the street. If you start it at home or any other indoor location, the phone will not be able to locate you via GPS and therefore the app will not work.
Claims regarding the classification must be made to the timing judge or race director up to 30 minutes after the runner's entry into the finish line, enclosing 40 euros. This amount will remain on deposit until a decision is made on the claim submitted, spending the time necessary to carry out the necessary checks and consultations. Only if the decision issued considers the claim to be justified, the amount deposited will be returned.