News

• 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 big race.
• 01.12.2025

  Registration for The 97th Great Race around Lake Viljandi 2026 is now OPEN!

  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.
• 06.12.2022

  Registration for the 94th Grand Race around Lake Viljandi is open!

  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!
• 02.04.2020

  Announcement: 91st Grand Race Round Lake Viljandi postponed until August 1st due to Coronavirus disease

  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.