Birštono pusmaratonis. Lietuvos 10 km bėgimo plentu čempionatas.
Birštonas, Birštono savivaldybė, Kauno apskritis, Lithuania
Registration and pricing
Registration closes: June 26, 2027
Race description
Birštonas Half Marathon Powered by Vytautas is an annual running event held in Birštonas, bringing together both beginner and experienced runners. The event offers several distances, including a half marathon, a 10 km race—which is also the Lithuanian 10 km Road Running Championships—a 5.2 km race, and a relay. The course passes through the town center, along the Nemunas riverbank and promenade, and near the Žvėrinčius Forest, offering runners the chance to enjoy both the competition and the scenery. Birštonas is known for its wellness traditions, and the event promotes an active lifestyle and a sense of community.
Highlights
- The course passes through the town center, along the Nemunas riverbank, and along the promenade
- The half marathon consists of 4 laps; the 10 km race consists of 2 laps
- The 2x5 km relay is mixed (1 man + 1 woman)
Additional information
Start times: 10 km race at 9:00 in Basanavičius Square; half marathon at 9:05 on Jaunimo Street; 5.2 km race at 9:05; 2x5 km relay at 9:05; children's 800 m race at 12:15. Participants' footwear must comply with LLAF recommendations. Participants in the 10 km championship must have a valid anti-doping education certificate. Registration must be in the participant's own name; transferring a race number is prohibited. Participants agree that photographs and video footage taken during the event may be used for marketing without separate consent. Participants are invited to register by completing a form, and the event rules state that a doping control certificate is required for the 10 km race. The event also includes an awards ceremony and sponsor gifts.