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 unique and exhilarating experience at the 25th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship® on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Newry, Oxford! As part of the vibrant Fall Fest weekend, this wildly entertaining event invites competitors and spectators from all around the globe to witness an unforgettable race. Teams will tackle a challenging 278-yard obstacle course filled with log hurdles, a tricky sand trap, and the notorious Widow Maker water hazard.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just in it for the fun, the competition promises excitement for everyone. The fastest two teams will battle it out in the final heat for the coveted championship title, vying for quirky prizes like the wife's weight in beer and five times her weight in cash! Best of all, couples don't need to be legally married to participate—just make sure both partners are at least 21 years old on race day. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that combines athleticism, humor, and community spirit!
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just in it for the fun, the competition promises excitement for everyone. The fastest two teams will battle it out in the final heat for the coveted championship title, vying for quirky prizes like the wife's weight in beer and five times her weight in cash! Best of all, couples don't need to be legally married to participate—just make sure both partners are at least 21 years old on race day. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that combines athleticism, humor, and community spirit!
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.
Not 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.
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.
Not 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.
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
Not 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.
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