North American Wife Carrying Championship®
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Newry, Maine
- Price $41.28
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, laughter, and thrilling competition at the 25th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Newry, Oxford! As part of the vibrant Fall Fest weekend, this unique and entertaining event attracts participants and spectators from around the world. Watch as teams of couples race through a challenging 278-yard obstacle course featuring exciting elements like log hurdles, a sand trap, and the notorious Widow Maker water hazard.
Who will carry their partner to victory? The fastest two teams from the qualifying rounds will battle it out in a final heat for the coveted championship title, along with some quirky prizes, including the wife's weight in beer and five times her weight in cash! Don't miss this chance to witness a truly one-of-a-kind spectacle that promises plenty of fun and unforgettable memories!
Who will carry their partner to victory? The fastest two teams from the qualifying rounds will battle it out in a final heat for the coveted championship title, along with some quirky prizes, including the wife's weight in beer and five times her weight in cash! Don't miss this chance to witness a truly one-of-a-kind spectacle that promises plenty of fun and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
The 25th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as part of our Fall Fest weekend. Its weird, wild, and wildly entertainingthis one-of-a-kind event draws competitors and spectators from across the globe to see who has what it takes to carry their partner to victory.
Teams race on foot through a 278-yard obstacle course that includes log hurdles, a sand trap, and the fan-favorite Widow Maker water hazard. The fastest two teams from the qualifying rounds will advance to a final heat to compete for the championship titleand some pretty quirky prizes, including the wifes weight in beer and five times her weight in cash.
Teams race on foot through a 278-yard obstacle course that includes log hurdles, a sand trap, and the fan-favorite Widow Maker water hazard. The fastest two teams from the qualifying rounds will advance to a final heat to compete for the championship titleand some pretty quirky prizes, including the wifes weight in beer and five times her weight in cash.
Races
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North American Wife Carrying Championship
Incl. $3.28 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$41.28
OPENS 19 JUNNot Married? No Problem. Couples dont have to be legally married, but teams must consist of one man and one woman, and both must be at least 21 years old on race day, to qualify for the world championship. How You Carry Is Up to You. Traditional piggyback or classic Estonian-style (legs over the shoulders, arms around the waist)its your call, as long as your partner stays on board. Need tips? Watch our how-to video. Fall Fest Fun: Wife Carrying is just one part of Sunday Rivers Fall Festa weekend packed with live music, food, scenic chairlift rides, a beer garden, and more. Make it a day trip or a full weekend getaway in the mountains of Maine. Spots fill fast, so dont wait to lock yours in.
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