The UK Wife Carrying Race
- Date Sun 3rd March 2019
- Location Dorking, Surrey
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate test of strength and endurance at the UK Wife Carrying Race, organised by findarace.com. Taking place on Sunday 3rd March 2019 in Dorking, Surrey, participants will tackle a challenging 380m course with 15m of ascent and descent while carrying their partner. This unique event harks back to the days of Viking raiders and promises a fun and exciting day out for all involved. With the top five pairs earning a spot at the World Wife Carrying Championships in Finland in July 2019, there is plenty of motivation to give it your all. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a historic and thrilling race that will test both physical and mental strength!
Organiser's Description
Wife carrying could have originated in the UK when Viking raiders rampaged the North East coast of England, most likely carrying off unwilling local wenches! Wife carrying was re-introduced here by the UK Wife Carrying Race in 2008, after an absence from these shores of nearly 900 years. Males or females carry a ‘wife' over a course of 380m, with 15m of ascent and 15m of descent. Very tough!
In 2019, the UK Wife Carrying Race intends to send a squad of athletes to compete in the World Wife Carrying Championships in Finland in July 2019. The first five pairs of British finishers will be automatically selected - although any other finishers will also be welcome to join in!
In 2019, the UK Wife Carrying Race intends to send a squad of athletes to compete in the World Wife Carrying Championships in Finland in July 2019. The first five pairs of British finishers will be automatically selected - although any other finishers will also be welcome to join in!
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