Vilnius Invites Swimmers to Annual 'Swim Vilnius' Marathon with 'Delfi' Course

Vilnius is set to host its traditional 'Swim Vilnius' marathon this Saturday, August 29th, at Balsys Lake. The event, a celebration of active leisure and community spirit, invites participants of all levels to take to the water.

This year, 'Delfi', a prominent media organization, is partnering with the marathon, introducing a 200-meter 'Delfi' course. Vaida Budrienė, Marketing and Communications Manager at 'Delfi', expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that the company, with its many sports enthusiasts, has long admired 'Swim Vilnius'. She highlighted the event's role in fostering community and creating a stronger society.

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We have many sports enthusiasts in the 'Delfi' team, so for several years we have been watching and admiring what 'Swim Vilnius' does. It is a beautiful event not only for those who love swimming but also for those who simply want to socialize, be with their city community, and meet new people. It is truly an honor for us to be a part of this event and spread the word about it – after all, together we are building a strong society.

Mantas Marcinkevičius, the organizer of 'Swim Vilnius', emphasized his passion for encouraging people to adopt active lifestyles. He finds deep satisfaction in seeing individuals who were once inactive transform their habits, making sports a part of their daily lives and their participation in 'Swim Vilnius' an annual tradition. Marcinkevičius thanked 'Delfi' for helping to spread the word about their activities.

Participants have until Thursday at 5 PM to register for a course that suits them. The marathon offers a variety of distances, from a beginner-friendly 100 meters to a challenging 10 kilometers. The 100-meter course is free for all participants, while other distances have a registration fee. All participants can expect to receive gifts from the organizers and sponsors.

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What inspires me most is the opportunity to encourage people to choose active leisure, change their habits, and at the same time contribute to creating a different face for Vilnius. When I meet people who never exercised before, but got hooked after attending our training sessions and events, turning sports into a part of their daily lives and participation in our events into an annual tradition, that is the greatest reward for my work. Thank you 'Delfi' for helping to tell about our activities – even if we reach a number of participants so large that not everyone fits in the lake, we will definitely find ways to contribute to encouraging people to exercise and spend time in nature.