The main event today is the athletics race around Funchal city, popularly called São Silvestre race. This is the oldest San Sylvester race in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe with 49 annual editions already. More than one thousand persons take part on the biggest sport event in Madeira and thousands more go to watch and give support to participants. This race is divided into 3 different courses for different groups:

• At 7,45 pm - Race for youngsters until 15 years old
• At 8 pm - March for Health - march for persons between 0 and 100 years old
• At 9 pm - San Sylvester Race - athletics competition with 6000 meters distance for persons with or older than 16 years old.

Other matter which is taken care as last minute on this day is where to go for New Year's celebrations... If you are coming to Madeira and still do not know where you will see the fireworks, contact Madeira Wind Birds as they still have few places available.