Wife Carrying World Championships
When: 3 July 2010
Where: Sonkajärvi, Finland
Carry your wife over a 250m obstacle course including a water section to win your missus’s weight in beer. The annual Wife Carrying World Championships takes place in Sonkajärvi, Finland. The origins of the event dates back to the 19th Century when a local hard man called Rosvo-Ronkainen would only allow men into is gang who were tough enough and had proved themselves in a contest. The contest was to steal a woman from a neighbouring village, hence a tradition was born
Visit Wife Carrying Champs for more information.
Ironman European Championship
When: 4 Jyly 2010
Where: Frankfurt, Germany
A major event on the European sporting calendar, the Ironman European Championship takes place in Frankfurt. Attracting the world’s finest ironmen and women the championship is, along with Hawaii, the largest in the world.
The course includes a 2.3mile swim in the Langener Waldsee, a 111mile bike ride before finishing with a marathon. Only the toughest need apply. For spectators there are cultural events and gastronomic delights to take in during the run-up to the event.
Visit Ironman for more information.
NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway
When: 2 July 2010
Where: Dayton, Ohio
Join 240,000 petrol-heads as they cheer on their NASCAR hero’s at the iconic Daytona International Speedway.
Visit the Nascar for more information.
Castlebar International Four Days Walks
When: 4 July 2010
Where: Castlebar, Ireland
Ireland’s biggest walking festival covers four days of hard walking along with four nights of hard partying. Each day, there are four different walks covering varying distances and terrain- all you have to do is complete your chosen walk and then it’s time to party only like the Irish know how.
Visit Go Castle Bar Walks for more information.
La Marmotte Cycle Race
When: 3-4 July 2010
Where: Alpe d’Huez, France
Alpe d’Huez is perhaps best known as the destination for the most grueling stage on the Tour de France. The picturesque alpine town is also the finishing point for the La Marmotte Cycle Race- a 108 mile race starting in Bourg d Oisans climbs a punishing 5180 metres and covers the peaks of Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe and Col du Galibier.
Visit La Marmotte Cycle Race for more information.
Budapest Dragon Boat Festival
When: July 2010
Where: Budapest, Hungary
Asian-style dragon boat teams battle for superiority on the banks of River Danube in historic Budapest. Crowds line the banks to party and cheer on their team.
Visit Dragonboat for more information.
