Overview
- The 100th edition is scheduled for the morning of Dec. 31 in São Paulo, centered on Avenida Paulista, with elite, amateur, para-athlete and youth events.
- More than 55,000 people have registered to participate, setting a new record for the race.
- Rosa Mota, Marilson dos Santos and Carmem de Oliveira were honored with footprint plaques at the Expo São Silvestre, joining earlier inductee Paul Tergat.
- TV Brasil aired a Caminhos da Reportagem special on Dec. 29 that revisits the race’s century of champions and cultural significance.
- Guidance for newcomers emphasizes managing pace, hydrating and preparing for heat on the roughly 15 km course, with the Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio climb flagged as the key challenge.