Thousands gather to enjoy spectacle of corgi racing – and dressing up

Welsh corgis are in fact a breed of passionate racers – that is at least according to the 120 teams from around Europe taking part in the Corgi Race Vilnius

Corgis race during the Corgi Race Vilnius in Vilnius. Picture: Mindaugas Kulbis/AP

Thousands of people gathered this weekend in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius to watch teams of corgis compete in an international race.

Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are in fact a breed of passionate racers – that is at least according to the 120 teams from around Europe taking part in the Corgi Race Vilnius.