VILNIUS – Cute and adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are in fact a breed of passionate racers.

At least that’s the perspective of the 120 teams from across Europe participating in the Corgi Race Vilnius located in Lithuania’s capital. This event attracted a diverse group of corgis and their owners from nations including Poland, Latvia, Germany, Austria, and Italy.

Thousands of Lithuanians gathered at the capital’s largest park on Saturday to enjoy a variety of events—ranging from a solo sprint, a competition for the “mightiest voice,” costume challenges, to group racing activities.

The event wrapped up on Sunday with the so-called World Corgi Meetup, connecting corgis in Lithuania via live broadcast with their counterparts in the United States, Ireland, and Poland.

“This is so much fun and a great emotional experience for the entire family, something cheerful that many people long for these days,” commented retired teacher Janina Stoniene, who attended with her three grandchildren. The children expressed particular enjoyment of the costume challenge, where dogs appeared in imaginative outfits like Batman, a princess, or an airplane.

A corgi named Amigo, decked out in a factory-themed costume complete with tiny chimneys and “Fur Factory” lettering, proudly claimed victory in that contest. Another named Mango, whose owners hail from Lithuania, emerged as the champion of the solo race.