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Corgi Race Vilnius Draws Thousands as Mango Wins Sprint and Amigo Takes Costume Crown

A weekend festival of races and games ended with a live World Corgi Meetup connecting Lithuania to dogs in the United States, Ireland and Poland.

Corgis race during a international event Corgi Race Vilnius 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
Corgis race during a international event Corgi Race Vilnius 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
Corgis race during a international event Corgi Race Vilnius 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
A corgi dog participates in a fashion show during a international event Corgi Race Vilnius 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

Overview

  • About 120 teams from across Europe competed in Vilnius' largest park, drawing thousands of spectators over the weekend.
  • Events featured a solo sprint, a “mightiest voice” contest, group races and elaborate costume challenges.
  • The festivities concluded Sunday with a broadcast that linked corgis in Lithuania with participants in the U.S., Ireland and Poland.
  • Mango won the solo sprint — despite owner Ignas Klimaika saying they skipped training this year — while Amigo took the costume title with a factory-themed “Fur Factory” outfit.
  • Spectators described a cheerful, family-focused atmosphere, with attendee Janina Stoniene calling the outing much-needed and uplifting.