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The last challenge of the year in Porto, the S. Silvestre Race gathered over 17 thousand participants, both in the 10 km race and in the 5 km walk. Debut runner to S. Silvestre in the Invicta, the Spanish athlete Alejandro Fernández won gold by completing the race in 29m53s. The fastest female participant was Mónica Silva, with the time of 35m17s.

17 thousand athletes from 42 countries will compete in the S. Silvestre Race in Porto, which is already a record. The starting pistol is set for 6 pm, with arrival and departure at Avenida dos Aliados.

The most emblematic and oldest running event in Portugal, S. Silvestre Race in Porto takes place on 29th December at the Invicta, comprising a 10km distance already filled to capacity, and the "Lidl Mini S. Silvestre", the 5km walk. The starting pistol is set for 6 pm, with arrival and departure at Avenida dos Aliados.

The end of the year challenge is here: the S. Silvestre race takes place on 29th December in Porto; with the 10km distance already filled to capacity, there is still the chance to register for the "Lidl Mini S. Silvestre", the 5km walk. Register at www.runporto.com

S. Silvestre in Porto will be held on 29 December, and the starting pistol is set for 6 pm, with arrival and departure at Avenida dos Aliados. The first distance is already sold out, but there are available registrations for the "Lidl Mini S. Silvestre", the 5km walk. Register at www.runporto.com

From 15th to 17th November, the Dragão Stadium VIP Room hosts, once again, major brands at knock-down prices. Sportswear, sports shoes, home textiles and a lot more to discover by sports aficionados, with discounts that may amount to 80%, as stated by the organization. Entrance to Dragão Outlet is 1.5 euros.

Race cars that changed motorsport and the automotive industry debuted in the Invicta this past Friday, in the framewok of the Rallyspirit. The highlight of the evening was the arrival of the 100 participant race cars to Aliados Avenue, where they were on display till the Saturday race.

EDP Porto Marathon 16th edition is held today, on 3rd November. Over 16 thousand atheletes are estimated to take part in the 42 km race, starting at 9am. The race route comprises Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos and all is set to meet the necessary mobility conditions.

The Municipal Programme "Days with Energy" invites everyone to Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi sessions. These events are held every Saturday at the Fontes Pereira de Melo Pavilion and are access free. You only need to wear comfortable clothes.

Everyone is invited to convene at the Park Oriental of the City of Porto, to join in a super mega Zumba Class, on 26th October, in the framework of the "Porto a treinar" initiative ["Training in Porto ", free translation]. The class is free, it is schedule for 10am and rendez-vous point is the Lagarteiro pavilion.