Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania’s international Corgi race
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Cute and adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are in fact a breed of passionate racers.
That’s at least according to the 120 teams from around Europe taking part in the Corgi Race Vilnius, in Lithuania’s capital, which drew an international bunch of furballs and their owners from countries including Poland, Latvia, Germany, Austria, and Italy.
Thousands of Lithuanians gathered in the capital’s largest park on Saturday and Sunday to watch the events — a solo sprint, a contest for the “mightiest voice,” costume challenges, and group racing.
The event is set to culminate on Sunday with the so-called World Corgi Meetup, where dogs in Lithuania will be connected via a live broadcast with their peers in the United States, Ireland, and Poland.
“This is so much fun and great emotion for the entire family, something bright that many people are craving for these days,” said retired teacher Janina Stoniene, who attended the race with her three grandchildren. The children said they admired the costume challenge as dogs were dressed in eye-catching outfits like Batman, a princess, or an airplane.
A corgi named Amigo, sporting a factory-themed costume complete with two tiny chimneys and “Fur Factory” lettering, was named the proud winner of that contest.
Another called Mango, whose owners are from Lithuania, was the champion of the solo race.
“So this is a mango, like a fruit mango, and we are participating (for the) second time in Corgi Race 2025,” said Ignas Klimaika, a proud corgi lover from Vilnius. “Last year, we didn’t manage to end the race perfectly. We had a really good training. We had trained every day, but this year we decided we just go without training, just to participate, just to enjoy all the lots of corgis,” he said.
A corgi dog participates in a fashion show during the international event Corgi Race Vilnius 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Saturday, August 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
But this year, Mango won the racing competition, while his owners screamed and waved to try to inspire him to triumph.
“He knows what he did and he’s really proud of himself,” said Ignas, who is already planning for 2026.
Here is a link to a video of the event
https://apnews.com/video/lithuanian-capital-becomes-centre-of-the-corgi-universe-with-host-of-corgi-contests-9964ad598f17454890307ecc6aefc3af
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When corgis run, well . . it’s one of life’s great gifts to humankind to be able to bear witness to such adorable earnestness. And to add the names mango and amigo is just pouring cuteness on top of cuteness. On this count anyway, the royals really do know what they’re doing.
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They are so cute it is hard not to smile when you see them.
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Impossible, really.
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Ha haha
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A cute event for a good cause!
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I thought so too, GP.
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What a fun, heartwarming event! Thank you for sharing this, John. All smiles 😊
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I think Good News Friday is the best place to showcase this smile maker. I hope you have a lovely weekend, Gwen. 😊
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That really does brighten one’s day, John. Thank you 😃
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I’m glad, Esther. 😀
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These are some for adorable Corgis, John! I always love them but they can get too complacent with owners that overfeed them… 😝
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I. think all dogs can get used to overfeeding. Not a good thing for sure. Thanks, Cindy
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This fun international event is nice to see and think about, John. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Always fun to find something different, Tim. Thanks
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Looks like fun for the dogs too.
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I think so too.
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They look joyful. I have heard Corgi’s described as Death from the Ankles down, in honor of their short legs.
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I had never heard that before. Thanks, Pat
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They are endearing dogs, and I can see why Queen Elizabeth loved them. A great story that makes the reader smile!
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Yes, it is. Thanks, Noelle.
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And I’m smiling!
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These dogs are so darn cute. Well, after Twiggy and Tempeste, of course.
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Ha ha ha. They are cute fro sure.
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Sounds like a great event.
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With dogs, how could it miss?
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Rita Mae Brown has used it in one of her cozy mystery series about the nearby real town of Crozet, VA. One of the animal regulars is a corgi called Tucker. The animals help their human, Harry, a woman solve mysteries.
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Very interesting.
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Huge face smile to match my singing heart, as this is my FAVORITE breed of dog!
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Oh good. Glad I could find the story. 😀
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This does sound like a lot of fun, John:) I love the fur factory idea for costume!
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I liked that too.
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This looks like great fun, John. Happy Friday 💗
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Thank you, Robbie. Happy Friday to you.
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Something a little different today! I had no idea that corgis are avid racers, with those stubby little legs.
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I LOVE Corgis … and don’t tell the Monk, but if I didn’t have a Sheltie, I’d have a Corgi! They’re just so doggone cute, with those little legs and their happy-go-lucky expressions. Thanks for a day-brightener, John.
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I agree with you, Debbie. I won’t tell if you don’t.
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Thanks — don’t want to hurt his feelings, and he really does have a beautiful tail, ha!
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Ha ha ha.
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Applesauce! They’re adorable. Thanks, John. Hugs.
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Corgis have short legs but they are very cute. This was a fun event to read about. One of our neighbors have two corgis.
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Thanks, James
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That should be Thomas
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Looks like fun! One of my friends belongs to a Corgi club in our hometown. The owners get together with their dogs. Quite a sight when they’re all walking down at a local park.
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I can imagine. Corgi groups are very popular. Thanks, Pete
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Adorable! “just to participate” sounds perfect. 😊
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I agree, Michele. Thank you. Wishing you a delightful Saturday. 😊
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Thank you, and to you too! 🌞
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😊
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That’s something I’d really love to see live one day, Corgis are amazing.
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They are amazing. I liked your concept of traveling with a dog. 🐕 😊
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Thank you!
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Squee! What a fun event…and yes, I’m smiling from ear to ear just picturing all those cute Corgis zipping about. Thanks for the smile, John.
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How adorable!
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😀 I agree. They are the cutest.
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How fabulous!
Love these sweet dogs, and they look like they are having a lot of fun.
Dogs are sociable with people and love to please. These dogs love running, so RUN!
This is an uplifting post. Sometimes good new comes in small packages!
A lovely, positive JohnKu! Thank you, John!
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I always enjoy finding a good news story like this one, Resa. I’m so glad you liked it too. 😀X
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Loved it…still. laughing from WC FIELDS joke!
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Love the pageantry. 🙂
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I do too. 😊
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😊
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