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Žolinių maratonas
Estimated date — the organiser has not announced the exact day yet
The Žolinė Marathon takes place in mid-August on Žolinė, the Feast of the Assumption, when Lithuanians traditionally bless bouquets of herbs and wildflowers; the 2026 race was its eighth edition. It's traditionally held in Vingis Park on a 5.275 km loop, with options from a 500 m family run to one, two, four, six or eight laps: 5.3, 10.5, 21, 31.6 and 42 km. Instead of a standard medal, every finisher, from the youngest to the oldest, gets a metal figurine — a different herb or plant each year, so the collection keeps growing. The Maratomanija organisers aim to celebrate the holiday in a healthy, joyful and sober way, and the race counts towards the Lithuanian Running Cup. Vilnius means a UNESCO-listed baroque Old Town, Gediminas Tower above the meeting of the Neris and Vilnia, bohemian Užupis and Lithuanian food from cepelinai to cold beetroot soup.
Course records
Weather in August
Starter pack 2026
- bib with timing chip
- finisher medal
- technical t-shirt
- goody bag
Pacers & bib pickup
Run with locals
An easy run with a local club the day before the race — the best way to shake out the legs and meet the city.