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:
- 10:30am EDT
- Registration Limit:
- 160 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $38.00 Race Fee + $3.28 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends October 10, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | October 10, 2026, 10:30am EDT | $38.00 Race Fee + $3.28 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
