San Silvestre Vallecana 2009 2010

On 31 December, as every year since 1964, will run through the streets of Madrid the famous San Silvestre Vallecana, the largest of the San Wildlife of Spain.

Each year increasing numbers of amateur runners who come to Madrid to enjoy the last race of the year, the San Silvestre Vallecana, which is divided into two races: the amateurs and professionals. The first can join everyone who ends up (registration costs about 20 euros. The November 10 deadline is opened and is free until you complete the quota, some years ago was 25,000 runners) , and work, developed then has a maximum of 500 athletes and is only open to those with less than 38 reputable brand "the men and 45 'for women.

Why is so special about the San Silvestre? It is the best way to lay off the year playing sport. It's 10 miles through the streets of Madrid (in the district of Vallecas, ends in the field of Rayo Vallecano) that you can see a sea of people, all united, with a smile on his face, running to achieve their best resolutions for the coming year.

For 6 years has not won the men's no Spanish, but not the female, which is the last great champion Marta Dominguez, who has advised of his intention to retire from professional sport after the 2012 London Olympics.

For more information on the San Silvestre Vallecana, go to the official website (until November 10 can not register)