In the Wife Carrying World Championships held annually in the town of Sonkajärvi, men carry their wives on their backs over an 820 foot (250m) course comprising obstacles and even a water jump. The winner is awarded his spouse’s weight in beer. Several types of carry may be practiced, namely piggyback, fireman’s carry or Estonian-style, where the wife hangs upside-down with her legs round her husband’s shoulders, holding onto him waist. Participants must pay a EUR50 registration fee.
Region/City Name:
Helsinki
Event Date:
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Venue:
Rutakontie 21, Sonkajärvi
Date Text:
July 2012 TBA
Website:
www.eukonkanto.fi/en/
