Bride Racing: A Wedding Tradition Like No Other

Posted by Adam Warner on Jun 13, 2013

In the weeks leading up to one's wedding, most brides-to-be are working furiously on last-minute wedding plans, updating their registry, or packing for their honeymoon.

However, back on June 8, soon-to-be brides in Estonia had different agendas just ahead of their big day.

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Dressed in their wedding gowns, competitive brides faced off in the annual brides running race. The competition -- held in the town of Narva -- took place on the grounds of the historic Narva Castle, which dates back to the 13th century.

Check out highlights of the race below:

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