There are plenty of over-the-top eating challenges throughout the country, so we gathered a list highlighting some of the nation's most epic food challenges.

Stretching from Twin Lakes to Mohawk, the trail features 12 pasty shops, and visitors who stop at each one have the chance to ...

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The winner of the Whoopie Pie Eating Contest at Hershey Farm on Sept. 7 will be awarded gift baskets of treats and this champion belt. (Photo provided by Hershey Farm) Like to gorge yourself? Much ...

*Eating challenges in the U.S. has become a popular form of entertainment and a unique aspect of competitive eating culture.

PITTSBURGH — After Major League Eating announced the reigning Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion was banned from this year’s competition, Primanti Brother’s stepped up to offer a new ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Eating a dozen doughnuts in one sitting can be a challenge but add in running five miles and it becomes the Krispy Kreme Challenge. The Krispy Kreme Challenge supports the UNC ...

Officials say Darren Partatuzi of Pittsburgh was the winner of Kennywood’s first-ever Pantom Scorpion Showdown. Five ...

The Wingstop World Wing-Eating Challenge, iced-out during Super Bowl week, has been rescheduled for Apr. 13. The contest at American Airlines Center’s AT&T Plaza will coincide with another sporting ...