Jubilee FTMC Cross: Let's Meet at the VU Botanical Garden! 

On 16 October 2026, the FTMC Fall Cross will take place once again. This year’s event is especially significant, as it will be the tenth edition of a gathering that brings together members of Lithuania’s academic community for a fun and active afternoon. 

Ten is a milestone worth celebrating! To mark the occasion, we invite participants to come adorned with number 10-themed accessories, decorations or outfits. Those embracing the spirit of the anniversary will be rewarded with delicious and healthy prizes. 

Partners of the event: VU Health and Sports Center and VILNIUS TECH Sports and Arts Center. 

Venue: Botanical Garden of Vilnius University (43 Kairėnų St., Vilnius), enter from the Japanese Garden ticket office. Convenient parking spaces are also available there. 

We will run (and walk) in the charming surroundings of the Garden. Most of the track is asphalted. After the run (and walk) we will treat all participants with hot Lithuanian buckwheat porridge with (and without) meat and tea. 

If running is not your cup of tea, we invite you to choose the 3 km walking track! It's perfect for walking with Nordic walking poles, but it's also fine without them. Or, if you don't have them but would like to try them out, we'll have a dozen pairs of poles on site, so feel free to ask when you arrive! 

The event is only for staff of academic institutions, not for students. 

Meeting time: 16 October, 11:00 (change of clothes if necessary; issue of numbers, warm-up exercise). 

Start time: 12:00. 

Registration until 12 October (inclusive):  https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xpJXXAzW9q   

Choose the distance that suits you best:

3 km walking - easy walk; 
3 km - easier course; 
6 km - moderate; 
9 km - endurance test. 

Track link (one 3 km lap): https://www.maps.lt/short/3d958fbf 

FB event: https://fb.me/e/4qZ0AVLJY

Important information: our beloved pets are not allowed in the VU Botanical Garden of Vilnius University. 

Responsibility is an essential part of the event. 

Each of us accepts responsibility for any incidents that may occur during the cross-country event, including collisions with other participants, collapses, etc., and any resulting injuries and/or possible health problems. 

By signing the registration form, each of us confirms that we are aware of and agree to these terms and conditions:

- we are sufficiently trained and healthy and there are no medical records that prohibit us from completing the chosen distance in this race; 
- we waive any claim against our employer in respect of any injury that may arise from participation in this cross-country event. 

We look forward to seeing you! 

Info: FTMC