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World Coal Carrying Championships 2027
The World Coal Carrying Championships is an annual endurance race, traditionally held in Gawthorpe, England, where competitors carry a 50kg sack of coal (25kg for women and juniors) over an uphill course as quickly as possible. The 2027 edition invites participants and spectators alike to join in this quirky but demanding test of strength and stamina, celebrated here as an inclusive community even