Record breaking San Silvestre in Alicante

Toni Gallego, Council Member for Sports, This year they will break all participation records with the San Silvestre race in Alicante, which shows once again that the last race of the year is a complete success and more and more residents and visitors of Alicante want to do sports to finish the year”. “Therefore, as Alicante City Council We continue to emphasize our steadfast commitment to popular sport. “San Silvestre is one clear example, and we add to this the playful, family and solidarity character that characterizes it,” he added. . .

The start and finish will be on the Rambla de Méndez Núñez near Casa de la Festa. The test, which has a route of approximately three kilometers, will be carried out through Rambla, San Vicente, Alfonso El Sabio, General Marvá, Avenida de la Estación, Gadea, Soto, Alfonso El Sabio, López Torregrosa and Rambla de Méndez Núñez.

Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers. Gift sets will be given to the best individual and collective costumes for both men and women. At the end of the test, solid and liquid refreshments will be offered to the participants. Confetti cannons and music will cheer participants at the start and finish points.

Registration fee through the official website is five euros and a portion of the proceeds will be used for charitable purposes.

Skating and costumes

In this edition, the City Council allows participation with skates, taking into account the need to start making sure that the skates do not harm the participants. By following the organization’s instructions in the foot race. Skating participants will not be eligible for prizes based on their classification.

Since it is a fun-festive race, participation in costume is allowed. In this context, the organization ensures that all participants who do so in a group or individual costume that includes a design with flashy elements are placed in the exit queue to prevent possible harm due to interference from other participants.

Closing circuit traffic

IIt will gradually close at different points along its route as the race progresses. The planned crossing times and closure of areas on the track will be as follows: 19:20 closure of access to General Marvá Boulevard, which crosses the direction of the race from Plaza de los Luceros to the street; 19:30 closure of access to Avenida de la Estación, which changes the direction of the race from Plaza de los Luceros to Avenida de Federico Soto; 19:40 Closing access to Federico Soto Boulevard, changing the direction of the race from Plaza de los Luceros to Alfonso X el Sabio Boulevard. Downtimes may be modified by the organization during testing in accordance with security and traffic control measures.

Moreover, Celebrating the race will force changes to municipal bus services. Thus, lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 27 and C-6 will be affected. in addition to a special Christmas service from 18:00 until the end of the event.