Royal corgis turn racers: Lithuania hosts Corgi Race Vilnius 2025

Corgis wait with their owners to begin a race at the event, on Saturday. Pics/AFP

Cute and adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are in fact a breed of passionate racers. From around Europe, 120 teams are taking part in the Corgi Race Vilnius, in Lithuania's capital.

A corgi dressed up in a ‘Labubu' costume (right) Corgis arrive for the costume contest

Thousands of Lithuanians gathered in the capital's largest park on Saturday to watch the events - a solo sprint, a contest for the ‘mightiest voice', costume challenges, and group racing.

Children said they admired the costume challenge as dogs were dressed in eye-catching outfits like Batman, a princess or an aeroplane. The event culminated on Sunday with the so-called World Corgi Meetup, where dogs in Lithuania were connected via a live broadcast with their peers in the US, Ireland and Poland.

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