Vilnius Christmas run
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Vilnius Christmas run is the oldest Christmas run in Lithuania with the biggest number of participants. Race has distances of 12km, 6km or 3km. Biggest part of the track is in Vilnius Old Town. Children has their own distance of 300 metres Kids run. The sporting event with deep traditions is also considered to be the most fun running event in the country. The participants are running dressed in Christmas-themed, movie heroes or well-known characters costumes.
The event is organized by the Public Institution "Tarptautinis Maratonas". This institution also organizes other endurance sports events - "Vilnius Marathon", "Trakai Triathlon", "Vilnius Women Run".
History
The first race in 1975 was organized to celebrate the New Year in a group of 77 like-minded enthusiasts. Idea stemmed from the enthusiasm and desire of running-minded people to actively celebrate the New Year.
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