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Epic Wife-Carrying Championship Returns with New Women's Category!

7/4/2025

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Get ready for an exhilarating showdown at the Wife-Carrying World Championship, or Eukonkanto, happening July 4-5 in Sonkajärvi, Finland! Since 1992, this quirky competition has seen men racing through challenging courses while carrying their wives. This year, a new women's category joins the fun, with over 200 participants from 18 countries vying for glory—and the ultimate prize: their wife's weight in beer!

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Get ready for an exhilarating showdown at the Wife-Carrying World Championship, or Eukonkanto, happening July 4-5 in Sonkajärvi, Finland! Since 1992, this quirky competition has seen men racing through challenging courses while carrying their wives. This year, a new women's category joins the fun, with over 200 participants from 18 countries vying for glory—and the ultimate prize: their wife's weight in beer!