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Corgi Race Vilnius Draws Thousands, Debuts World Meetup After Two-Day Competition

The festival hosted 120 teams at VilniusVingis Park with events ranging from sprints to puzzles.

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

  • Mango won the solo sprint, while Amigo topped the costume contest with a factory-themed outfit.
  • The event concluded with a World Corgi Meetup linking Lithuania to the United States, Ireland and Poland via live broadcast.
  • Beyond racing, contests included a “mightiest voice” challenge, a puzzle test and group runs.
  • Thousands attended at Vingis Park, a venue set up to seat about 6,000 spectators.
  • Organizers highlighted growth from last year’s roughly 100 corgis and nearly 7,000 fans, with some participants already eyeing 2026.