Christmas and New Year's with Kids in Vilnius 2026, 4 of 9
Christmas and New Year's with Kids in Vilnius 2026, 4 of 9: Vilnius Christmas Run
Vilnius Christmas Run
SportsVilnius Old Town
Where
Vilnius Old Town, Cathedral Square, Vilnius Old Town
Setting
Outdoors
What you need to know
- A race for toddlers: the Elves' Run for ages 2 to 4 opens the program
- Costumes are the tradition, and runners are asked to add something that glows, like a hat, a headband or a garland
- 3, 6 or 12 km, so parents can enter a race of their own
About
Vilnius's Christmas Run is one of Lithuania's oldest running events, and the 2025 edition was its 50th. Thousands of runners, many in Christmas costumes, follow a route through the Old Town. The schedule was moved later so runners go after dark, and the youngest kids get an Elves' Run of their own. It suits families after a festive outing that gets everyone moving.
Where it is
Cathedral Square, Vilnius Old Town
Katedros aikštė, Vilnius, Lithuania
Resources
Common questions
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