Rules

• The length of the official track is 253.5 meters, and the surface of the track is partially sand, partially grass and partially gravel.
• The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about one meter deep.
• The wife to be carried may be your own, the neighbour’s or you may have found her farther afield; she must, however, be over 17 years of age.
• The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kilos. If it is less than 49 kilos, the wife will be burdened with such a heavy rucksack that the total weight to be carried is 49 kilos.
• All the participants must have fun.
• If a contestant drops his wife that couple will be fined 15 seconds per drop.
• The only equipment allowed is a belt worn by the carrier.
• The contestants run the race two at a time, so each heat is a contest in itself.
• Each contestant takes care of his/her safety and, if deemed necessary, insurance.
• The contestants have to pay attention to the instructions given by the organizers of the competition.
• The winner is the couple who completes the course in the shortest time.
• Also the most entertaining couple, the best costume and the strongest carrier will be awarded a special prize.
• Participation fee is $40 per couple.