Tiny Legs, Big Speed: Corgis Race In Lithuania

120 teams from around Europe took part in the Corgi Race Vilnius, an annual celebration of all things Corgi in Lithuania’s capital that drew an international bunch of adorable canines and their owners from countries including Poland, Latvia, Germany, Austria and Italy, last weekend.

Thousands of people gathered in the capital’s largest park on Saturday and Sunday to watch the events, which included a solo sprint, a contest for the “mightiest voice,” costume challenges, and group racing. It turns out that Welsh corgis, which are widely known for their cuteness and their association with the British royal family, are also passionate racers.

Check out these photos from the races, and of course, the costume contest!

Senior writer Chris DeWeese edits Morning Brief, The Weather Channel’s newsletter.