How 2026 Went
Race day was 13 September 2026.
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About this Race
The Vilnius Marathon is a flat, fast course through the Lithuanian capital, tracing the baroque old town and the banks of the Neris on smooth, level roads. The forgiving profile makes it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in September, it offers crisp early-autumn conditions well suited to racing. The handsome old town and friendly crowds define the day. It suits the PB-focused runner who wants a fast, scenic Baltic capital race in a cool-weather window.
Course Insight
Vilnius is a flat-ish autumn marathon through the Lithuanian capital, runnable on largely level ground. The gentle terrain leaves restraint to you on the open early miles. Crisp autumn air suits fast running. The baroque old town is a beautiful backdrop. Pace it evenly and the course rewards a measured effort.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to tough late hills.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 224m
- Elevation loss
- 222m
- Highest point
- 134m
- Lowest point
- 88m
- Net elevation
- +2m
- Start
- Starts at Cathedral Square (Katedros aikste).
- Cutoff time
- 5h 30m
Race History
The Vilnius Marathon began as a 10k race in 2001 before growing into a full marathon in 2004, a flat, fast course through the Lithuanian capital tracing the baroque old town and the banks of the Neris. Its forgiving profile and cool early-autumn timing made it a reasonable personal-best target. It grew into Lithuania's premier marathon. Held each September, it draws a field to the handsome old town.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Vilnius (VNO), Kaunas (KUN)
- Best area to stay
- The Old Town for atmospheric stays near the route, Užupis for trendy, characterful options, and Naujamiestis for value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; walk from central hotels to the start.