North American Wife Carrying Championship®
Not Married? No Problem.
Couples don’t 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)—it’s 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 River’s Fall Fest—a 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.
Couples don’t 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)—it’s 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 River’s Fall Fest—a 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.
Open to ages 21 - 120.
- Start Time:
- 11:00am EDT
- Registration Limit:
- 198 spots left.
- Price:
- $42.00 Competition Fee + $3.52 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends October 9, 2027 at 10:00am EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026, 11:00am EDT | October 9, 2027, 10:00am EDT | $42.00 Competition Fee + $3.52 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your Competition registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
