📍 About Sports Events 2026
2026 promises to be an exceptionally active sports year in Lithuania. More than 100 major sports events are planned — from international championships to amateur competitions. This calendar presents the most important events.
Events are grouped by month and sport. The calendar is updated regularly.
🌸 Spring Events (March-May)
| Event | Date | Rank | Type | No. of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius Half Marathon | April 2026 | Vilnius | Running | 5000+ |
| Lithuanian Basketball League Final | May 2026 | Vilnius/Kaunas | Basketball | 10000+ |
| Curonian Spit Trail | May 2026 | Neringa | Running | 2000+ |
| Kaunas Marathon | May 2026 | Kaunas | Running | 3000+ |
| Lithuanian Swimming Championship | April 2026 | Vilnius | Swimming | 500+ |
| Street Basketball Tournament | May 2026 | Klaipėda | 3x3 Basketball | 200+ teams |
☀️ Summer Events (June-August)
| Event | Date | Rank | Type | No. of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galvė Regatta | June 2026 | Trakai | Sailing/Rowing | 300+ |
| Velomaratonas | August 2026 | Vilnius | Cycling | 8000+ |
| CrossFit Baltic Championship | July 2026 | Vilnius | CrossFit | 500+ |
| Sea Festival Regatta | July 2026 | Klaipėda | Sailing | 200+ |
| Seaside Triathlon | August 2026 | Palanga | Triathlon | 1000+ |
| Lithuanian Football Cup Final | August 2026 | Vilnius/Kaunas | Football | 8000+ |
🍂 Autumn Events (September-November)
| Event | Date | Rank | Type | No. of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius Marathon | September 2026 | Vilnius | Running | 15000+ |
| LTeam Olympic Festival | September 2026 | Vilnius | Various Sports | 10000+ |
| Fitness Championship | October 2026 | Vilnius | Fitness/Bodybuilding | 300+ |
| Aurum 1006 km Race | July 2026 | Palanga | Motorsport | 200+ teams |
| Martial Arts Tournament | November 2026 | Kaunas | Martial Arts | 200+ |
| Lithuanian Cycling Championship | September 2026 | Šiauliai | Cycling | 500+ |
❄️ Winter Events (December-February)
Christmas Run
Annual running event in December. Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda — all major cities.
Lithuanian Skiing Championship
Takes place in Liepkalnis (Vilnius) or Snow Arena (Druskininkai).
Christmas Swim
Traditional swimming in ice-cold water — in Klaipėda and Palanga.
Lithuanian Ice Hockey Championship
The final matches take place in February in Vilnius or Kaunas.
📋 How to Participate in Sports Events
For most events, registration takes place online:
- Running competitions: registration via the event website, entry fee 10-50 €
- Cycling events: advance registration, fee 15-60 €
- Triathlon: registration with a medical certificate, fee 30-100 €
- Basketball/football tournaments: team registration, often free for spectators
- Fitness/bodybuilding competitions: participant fee 30-80 €, spectator tickets 10-25 €
🙋 FAQ
Largest Sports Event in Lithuania in 2026?
Vilnius Marathon — more than 15 000 participants from 50 countries.
Where to Find the Full Events Calendar?
Follow our specialized pages: running, cycling and swimming competitions.
Is an Athlete's License Required to Participate in Competitions?
For amateur competitions — no. For professional championships — yes, a federation license is required.