Get ready for a quirky adventure at Sunday River during Fall Fest weekend on Saturday, October 10, 2026, when the 26th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship® brings together wild competitors from around the world for one unforgettable race! You and your partner will sprint through a hilarious 278-yard obstacle course complete with log jumps, sandy sections, and the notorious "Widow Maker" water challenge. Top qualifying teams face off in the final heat for bragging rights and amazing prizes—including beer equal to your partner's weight and cash worth five times that amount!