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27.04.2026
On 01.05.2026 from 08:00 to 14:30, parking is prohibited on Tartu Street between Kösti intersection and Aasa Street
On 01.05.2026 from 12:00 to 14:30, traffic will be closed on Tartu Street between Kösti intersection and Aasa Street
On 01.05.2026 from 08:00 to 14:30, the Aasa Street parking lot will be closed
On 01.05.2026 from 11:55 to 12:10, traffic will be closed along the entire length of Ranna Boulevard
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15.04.2026
On April 14, the traditional Ploughing Day training run took place, bringing a large number of running enthusiasts to Lake Viljandi. In a pleasant spring atmosphere, the lake running course was run at a leisurely pace, preparing for the upcoming big race.
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01.12.2025
1 December 2025 marks the moment that all running enthusiasts and movement lovers have been eagerly waiting for — registration has officially opened for the legendary 97th Great Race around Lake Viljandi!
This is one of Europe’s longest-standing traditional mass participation races, with a history reaching back nearly an entire century. It is not just a race — it is a living tradition, carried forward year after year by thousands of participants, spectators, and people inspired by the pure joy of movement, passed on from generation to generation.
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06.12.2022
The Grand Race around Lake Viljandi is a continuously running race in Estonia with long-standing traditions, the first race took place in 1928.
The tradition has been carried on, and the 94th Grand Race around Lake Viljandi is almost here! As usual, on May 1 at 12:00 at the Viljandi city stadium!
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02.04.2020
Due to the current worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 and circumstances listed below the board of 91st Grand Race Round Lake Viljandi has gathered on March 25th and decided to postpone 91st Grand Race Round Lake Viljandi until August 1st, according to the current plan. Further decisions regarding the race package will be made within an April.
27.04.2026
Due to the 97th Great Race around Lake Viljandi on May 1, 2026, temporary traffic changes will take place in the city of Viljandi
On 01.05.2026 from 08:00 to 14:30 , parking is prohibited on Tartu Street between Kösti intersection and Aasa Street
On 01.05.2026 from 12:00 to 14:30 , traffic will be closed on Tartu Street between Kösti intersection and Aasa Street
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15.04.2026
The Viljandi Lake Race training run brought runners onto the course and the winner's stone was unveiled.
On April 14, the traditional Ploughing Day training run took place, bringing a large number of running enthusiasts to Lake Viljandi. In a pleasant spring atmosphere, the lake running course was run at a leisurely pace, preparing for the upcoming ...
