SÃO SILVESTRE RACE SÃO PAULO TOUR - 15K
Runner on the ground - NICHOLAS
Experience the legendary route of the São Silvestre, Brazil’s most famous race created in 1925 by journalist Cásper Líbero. This tour isn’t just a run, it’s a deep dive into the history of the city, passing through its highest ridges and deepest valleys.
We start at the Gazeta Tower on the iconic Paulista Avenue, running past the “Eiffel Tower of SP” before launching into a sharp descent toward the Art Deco masterpiece of the Pacaembu Stadium.
As we transition into the gritty heart of the Old Center, you’ll run under the Minhocão elevated highway and stand at the world-famous intersection of Ipiranga & São João. We’ll admire the Municipal Theater, cross the historic Viaduto do Chá, and pass the Banespão (Altino Arantes Building), a skyscraper inspired by the Empire State Building. This route is a technical journey through the “Parisian” past of São Paulo and its modern verticalization.
The tour culminates with the “Final Boss”: the brutal climb of Brigadeiro Luís Antônio. This 2 km “wall” is where legends are made, and it’s the ultimate test of heart and resilience. We finish back on Paulista Avenue amidst an electric atmosphere of flags and buildings. You won’t just run 15 km; you will read the very personality of São Paulo: intense, resilient, and unpredictably alive.
What You Will See on the São Silvestre São Paulo 15K Running Tour
During this 15K guided running tour, participants follow the legendary route of the Corrida de São Silvestre, experiencing the physical challenge and historical richness that define one of the most iconic races in the world. The course blends São Paulo’s modern skyline, historic landmarks, and demanding elevation changes into a single, unforgettable journey.
Along the route, you will see:
- Avenida Paulista – The financial and cultural artery of São Paulo, where the tour begins and ends, surrounded by museums, media hubs, and iconic skyscrapers
- Torre da Gazeta – The starting point of the route, tied to the origins of the race and the legacy of Cásper Líbero
- Estádio do Pacaembu – An Art Deco landmark nestled in a valley, marking one of the key elevation transitions of the route
- Praça da República – A historic square that connects different eras of São Paulo, from aristocratic past to modern urban life
- Theatro Municipal de São Paulo – One of Brazil’s most important cultural venues and a symbol of the city’s European architectural influence
- Edifício Itália – One of the tallest and most iconic buildings in the city skyline
- Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio – The infamous final climb, a 2 km uphill stretch that defines the race and tests every runner’s endurance
Pablo Graziano –
Very good for training and getting to know the city!! I recommend it. And Marcio was very friendly the whole way talking and telling you the history of Sao Paulo!!!
*Review taken from Go! Running Tours Sao Paulo Google Profile*
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Thomas Buerman –
I ran a 16K tour in Sao Paulo with local runner Marcio. My hotel was on the route in Paulista Avenua and Marcio picked me up in the lobby.
It’s a pleasure to run with Marcio. We talked about life in the big city, studying in Europe and of course Sao Paulo. Marcio takes the time to explain the history of hotspots, different neighbourhoods or Brazil. The run takes you to the Ibirapuera Park which looks like the running walhalla of Sao Paulo. Thanks to the tour I knew the park and could go back the day afterwards to do some extra running.
Paulista Avenue is central in the tour and as this street is situated at the highest point of Sao Paulo, running up to Paulista Avenue is tough (but doable, no worries) and gives the tour this little extra challenge.
I would recommend this tour and Marcio to all who want to run in Sao Paulo – you will have a good time!
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Fred Bustos –
I really enjoy discovering cities by running around. This run across São Paulo with Marcio has been all I could expect: fun, friendly and interesting.
Thank you Márcio for sharing your deep knowledge of your city, but also much more, from urban mobility to fun runs, from my small hometown in France to the Japanese and Korean culture in Brazil.
Thank you for adapting the tour to meet me at my hotel, for sharing your enthusiasm and great mood.
Very lovely experience that I highly recommend, both with Go! Running Tour and with Márcio in São Paulo!
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Robin Cave –
Márcio was.absolutely great. He happily ran at my pace and gave me wonderful insights into the history of São Paulo.
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Márcio –
Thank you for your words, Robin! Glad you enjoyed the tour. It was a nice run and a pleasure to share Sao Paulo history with you.
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Lance –
What a great introduction to São Paulo! I learnt so much about the Brazil, Japan, and Primates as one would expect.???? Which is to say he’s a very knowledgeable guy, in an easy going no pretentious way. We’ll worth it!
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Márcio –
Thank you Lance! I am glad you liked the variation of subjects during our run 😉 I hope you had a nice time in São Paulo.
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Chris –
I love running around every new city when I visit but even on my second trip to Sao Paulo, I had not yet managed to find the time. I was a little unsure of heading out on my own due to not knowing anything about the city so when I found GoRunningTours I was excited to see how it would work.
Márcio met me at my hotel and we had an awesome run of nearly 20k around some amazing places in SaoPaulo, his knowledge and enthusiasm for the city was great and I learned a lot.
A fantastic run, great guide and back in time for breakfast, really set me up for the day. Highly recommend both GoRunningTours and Marcio to anyone visiting this amazing city.
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Márcio –
Thank you very much, Chris!! Glad you liked the running tour experience. There are plenty of destinations waiting for your next trip. Looking forward to your next visit to explore more routes in São Paulo. All the best!
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Dan –
Very knowledgeable guide. Márcio is very pleasant to run with and has much to tell about his home city
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Márcio –
Thank you, Dan! It was a great run and a pleasure to share Sao Paulo history with you.
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Michelle M. –
I am training for my first half marathon, so wanted to stay on track during my trip to Sao Paulo. Marcio was a great communicator about meet up points before the run. He is very knowledgeable and was very patient with my pace — and questions about the city! I felt very comfortable during the entire run. This was a great way to see the SP for the first time. Really enjoyed the experience and will be booking another running tour on my next trip!
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Márcio –
Thanks, Michelle! It was a pleasure to guide your longest run ever and I am sure you will rock your first half marathon.
Many destinations around the world waiting for you.
Happy running!
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Michelle –
Márcio is a great running guide and very knowledgeable about the city! He met me where I was staying and dropped me back. Thanks for a great Sunday morning out!
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Márcio –
Thanks, Michelle!
It was a great morning run.
I hope you had a nice time in São Paulo.
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Zak –
The run with Marcio was great. It was a first time experience for me to mix running with a city tour and absolutely loved it. I was planning to run 20k which fit the conversational pace very well. Marcio adapted to my pace and we spent the time chit chatting which made the rather long distance seem less.
I cant recommend these guys enough, and look forward to the next run.
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Márcio –
Thanks, Zak!
Glad you liked the running tour experience.
Plenty of destinations waiting for your next trip.
All the best in the Zurich Marathon!
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Mark Tunmore –
Spending three days in the city of Sao Paulo and missing my week-end run in back home in England I decided to do something about it and within a few minutes of googling I had fixed up a run the next day with Marcio. So glad I did that as aside from the exercise I saw and learnt so much about the city in great company. The time simply flew by. I would definitely do this again and recommend it highly to anyone.
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Márcio –
Thank you for your words, Mark! Glad you enjoyed the tour. Looking forward to your next visit to explore more routes in the city.
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Valle Maroto –
Andrew was a great running guide. He adapted the run to my pace and some modifications I needed. He also very nicely provided with water on a very hot morning. He was was very knowledgeable on the route and Sao Paulo, explaining everything as we run by and further more. I´m an avid user of Go Running Tours and this location is beautiful. I specially recommend it if you are a woman and don´t know the city but would like to take a run and see it. I´m really looking forward to return and have a customized running tour on grafitti.
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Márcio –
Hi Valle! Thank you for your kind words! We are looking forward to running through the city’s street art on your next visit.
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Roisin –
My guide Andrew was super, really friendly, went at my pace, provided me with water and stopped whenever I needed to – I’m not used to the heat of Sao Paolo! I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.
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Márcio –
Hi Roisin! Thank you for your words! Happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Andrew was also glad about the pace and the stops 😉
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