Vilnius, Lithuania · Saturday, May 1, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Vilnius Trail Run 70 km

213 days away

70 km Distance

1,830 m Climbing

6.2 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 15 hours 12:51 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 73% of 50 mi races. Measured against 470 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~63 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (82km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	82km	63	Janis Magdalenoks · 07:41:56	Kriste Hincaite · 09:03:37
2026	70km	32	Arnas Simonis · 06:22:52	Ausra Sobutiene · 07:16:12
2025	82km	63	Andrius Sipkinas · 07:16:23	Skaiste Kasetaite-Meizikiene · 09:06:58
2025	70km	33	Ernestas Kavoliunas · 06:24:02	Jolanta Valentiene · 07:30:03
2024	82km	55	Darius Bajarunas · 07:46:32	Viktorija Senutiene · 08:22:00
2023	82km	49	Paulius Kovarskas · 07:08:21	Vilma Valaitiene · 08:59:35
2022	82km	24	Vaidas Zlabys · 07:18:54	Milena Andrukaityte · 10:54:05
2021	82km	37	Vaidas Zlabys · 07:13:00	Karolina Mikloviene · 09:20:32
2020	82km	34	Vaidas Zlabys · 07:27:19	Eimante Sablinskiene · 10:10:39
2019	82km	34	Vaidas Zlabys · 07:37:18	Auste Janusauskaite · 10:48:46

8% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (82km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 70 km of trail with 1,830 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,830 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Vilnius Trail Run 70 km, organized by Triathlon Cup, is a 70 km trail race with 1830 meters of elevation gain, taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on May 1st, 2027. The course features 26.1 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a moderately hilly event.

With a 15-hour time limit, runners must maintain a pace tighter than 26% of 50-mile races, or 12.9 minutes per kilometer, to finish within the cutoff. The race has a larger field than 60% of its 50-mile peers.

This event has been held 10 times, with the first edition in 2019 and the most recent in 2026, which saw 63 finishers. Entry costs between EUR 80 and EUR 95.

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