This Saint Sylvester Eldense It is one of the oldest in the state and one of the most popular in the Community of Valencia. In 2019, the number of backup numbers reached a record number. 8,401 registered, 349 more than 2018. He is also celebrating his birthday this year. 40 prints and to celebrate it, musical performances at the foot of the finish line and a mascotthe name for which the Eldaites will determine.
Registration is still free and will practically only be done online; it’s a formula that gains followers year after year and more than just reinforces it. Through a renewed website will be: www.sports.elda.eswhere all the necessary information is located.
Only those who have difficulty can register for the Central Market during Bibis pick-up hours, and among those who reach the finish line who do not register, a Caribbean cruise for two will be drawn thanks to Arena Viajes.
TV, tablet, bicycle, electric skateboard…
Numerous prize draws will also be held among the survivors for the trophies. mountain bike, tablet, electric skateboard, 55-inch television, a tracksuit from the major league football team, and various Christmas and sports parties.
The trophies will be delivered on the bullet stage castle square where to do it next New Year’s partyand there will be a rest area and many surprises.
Award for best costumes
On the other hand, there will be a trip to Granada for the whole group that wins the best costume, a dinner for the entire group that wins the second place, and the Christmas packages for all components will be prizes for the three best costumes. third group.
100 to 300 Euros
In addition, trophies and gifts will be given to the top three winners in different categories. In the absolute category, both men and women will be awarded 300 Euros for the first place, 150 Euros for the second and 100 Euros for the third place. Similarly, the first man and first woman to fly across the finish line will be rewarded with 100 Euros and gifts.
Goat
Sports Consultant, Fernando GomezHe exhibited San Silvestre’s mascot at the Central Market booth where the registration and delivery of race numbers were made. “It’s a goat for a number of reasons, but mainly because the values this animal conveys are closely linked to sports, such as strength, agility, balance and nobility”Gómez stated.
Sports Mayor announced “This animal was one of the first to be domesticated by humans, about 9,000 years ago, and although generally quite independent, it is very docile, friendly, and playful. It’s about a wild goat, like our San Silvestre, a fun and, in short, crazy breed.”.
Fernando Gómez confirmed this, “As he still doesn’t have a name, we want the Eldens to help us find him. They’ve now been called by different names like Sansil, Silvestrina, Bolonita, and Elderica since he was born, but now it’s time to combine a name and so those who wish, until Christmas Day 25 December. can participate in the survey”.
In particular, you can vote on the Elda City Council Facebook page and Instagram account, where you can choose one of four names: Sansil, Silvestrina, Bolonita and Elderica. The option with the most votes will eventually be the one that names the mascot of San Silvestre Eldense.
The Undersecretariat of Sports approved “The mascot will be present at the test, helping participants stretch and warm up before the start, and also cheer at the finish line.”.
Delivery of chest numbers
As with previous releases, the Ministry of Sports has set up a set in the Elda Central Market, so anyone who wants to attend can sign up in person and collect the relevant numbers to participate in the popular and traditional test. that is, it is celebrated on the last day of the year.
3,700 registered and growing
The number of currently registered already exceeds 3,700 people this Saturday, December 24. In recent years registration has been centralized via the website www.deportes.elda.es, where you can also find all the race-related information, as you then need to get your chest number from the Market stand.
The collection dates of the numbers are as follows:
- From today: People who signed up before December 14
- 31 December: Registered persons until 29 December
The physical information, registration and number collection point is located within the commercial area; It will remain open from 09:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00 from today until 31 December, with the exception of Saturday 24th, which will be available in the mornings only, and day 31, which is the same day of the test. It will open automatically from 9 am to 5 pm without interruption.