Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania, with a population of 300,000. It’s located at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers and is an important centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. There’s a nice variety of running in Kaunas, with river paths, lovely parks, and large forested areas near the city centre. Our running options include the longest street in Europe and the largest urban stand of mature oaks in Europe!
In central Kaunas, there are three routes that can be mixed & matched: a 10k ‘runseeing‘ tour that includes Old Town, the Castle area, and Nemunas Island; several lovely parks, anchored by Oak-Wood Park; and paths along the Nemunas River. Some of the best places to run in Kaunas are also east of town, in the area of the Kaunas Lagoon, Pinewood Park, and paths around the Open-Air Museum of Lithuania.
Runners should be prepared for winter running weather in Kaunas, with chilly, overcast winters, with snow, ice, and shorter days. The city has an extensive trolleybus and bus system for getting around.
