The 2026 Fat Shack 5K Challenge will be held in Colorado on January 10. The top 3 will receive $2500/$1500/$1000. Entrants will need to qualify before November 30 by eating a Whole Fat Shack Sandwich, a Classic Double Cheeseburger, a Side of French Fries, 12 Mac N’ Cheese bites, and 5 Deep-Fried Oreos in under 15 minutes. Dan Kennedy plans to defend his title.
Scott Watkins won the first prize of $1,000 in the spicy taco eating contest held November 11 at Mas Por Favor in Las Vegas
Monchi's Night Market will hold a taco eating contest in Los Angeles on November 22 awarding $400 to the winner. Raina Huang and Naader Reda are expected to compete.
Molly Schuyler won the first prize of $1,500 in yesterday's pizza eating contest at Sal's Pizza in Chelmsford, MA. Dan Kennedy was runner-up and Joe Menchetti was third.
Harrah's Ak-Chin in Maricopa, AZ will hold a Dunkin Donuts donut hole eating contest on November 22 awarding $250 cash and $250 free slot play to the winner.
The Wagon Wheel in Madison, OH will hold a hot dog eating contest on November 22 awarding $150 to the top male and female competitors.
Port City Brewing Company in Alexandria, VA will hold a tostada eating contest on November 15 awarding $150/$50/$25 to the top three.
Taco Rock in Alexandria, VA will hold a taco eating contest on November 20 awarding tickets to a Washington Commanders or Capitals game and naming rights for a taco on the menu. The runner up will receive the tickets the winner does not want.
Woody's BBQ in Lake Wales, FL will hold a pie eating contest on November 8 awarding $200 to the winner.
The Alamo Beer Co. in San Antonio will hold a tamale eating contest on November 15 awarding $500 to the winner.
Mas Por Favor in Las Vegas will hold a spicy taco eating contest on November 11 awarding $2,000 to the winner. Derek Hendrickson will MC.
La Nova will hold a Wing Bowl before the November 2 Buffalo Bills game awarding $1,000 to the winner.
Creepy's in Portland will hold a burger eating contest on October 30 awarding $300 to the winner.
The Horseshoe in Charlotte will hold a wing eating contest tonight awarding 2 tickets to Sunday's Bills / Panthers game.
The Mega Night Market in St. Petersburg, FL will hold a pumpkin pie eating contest on October 24 awarding $500 to the winner.
Hero Certified Burgers in Vaughan, ON will hold a Smashed Burger Eating Contest on October 25 awarding a $300 Visa giftcard.
Kildare's Irish Pub in West Chester, PA will hold a hot wing eating contest on November 2 awarding two tickets to the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears game on November 28.
Sal's Pizza will hold a 19 inch XL Pizza eating contest in Chelmsford, MA on November 15 awarding $1500/$500/$250 to the top three.
Relish in Milmont Park, PA will hold an amateur-only hot dog eating contest on October 19 awarding $250 to the winner. The runner up will receive $100.
Topanga Social in Los Angeles will hold a Goooey Rice Krispie Eating Competition on October 25 awarding $1,000 to the winner. Raina Huang is expected to compete.
Brockleby's Pies in Melton Mowbray, England will hold a pie eating contest on October 18 awarding £300 to the winner.
Kevin "LA Beast" Strahle produced a video about competing in Monday's ramen eating contest at Ani Ramen in Cranford, NJ. Dan Kennedy won the first prize of $1,000, Molly Schuyler was runner up.
Pizza 9 in Gallup, NM will hold a pizza eating contest on October 16 awarding $1000/$500/$250 to the top three.
Wayne Algenio ate 76 pierogies in 5 minutes to win the first prize of $500 in yesterday's eating contest at Pierozek in Brooklyn.
Spanky's in Waterford, WI will hold a sauerkraut eating contest on October 11 awarding $300 to the winner.