In the 12th annual Boston Marketathon American, Ryan Delton, 32, from Rapahonick, MA, took home the Golden Stuffing Trophy for the second time in three years. Americans have dominated the event from its inception in 1995 capturing the top ten spots every year except 1999—that year a Canadian finished second.
The Boston Marketathon is a highly competitive and selective 26.2 mile driving, eating and running race. Participants are required to eat one meal at all 17 Boston-area Boston Markets in no more than five hours by way of car, but may only drive 26.2 miles while running (or walking) the remaining distance.
"It takes a lot of planning," said Jenny Shoemaker, race organizer, about the strategy for winning. "There is no set course. Eaters have to find the most efficient way to use the allotted 26.2 miles of driving to reduce overall foot miles."
Required menu items include: three Chicken Carver Sandwiches, one Meatloaf Carver and two Crispy Country Chicken with Country Gravy meals. Runners may choose any other meals from the menu to complete the 17 needed and must consume one piece of cornbread at each sitting.
Several "Gravy Tables" will be set up to provide runners with hydration during the running portion of the race. Last year's lemon-lime flavored gravy will be unavailable this year due to copyright laws with the name Gravy-ade.
This year's Marketathon was the largest yet drawing 253 racers from 41 states and 18 countries. The top non-American finisher was Sean MacDunagy from New Zealand who finished 22nd. As the overall competition heats up so too does the macaroni and cheese.
"Rotisserie chicken topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, aged Cheddar, and our own creamy Dijon mayo. Served on your choice of a white or multi-grain roll. Tender breaded, all-white chicken breast baked until crisp and topped with creamy country gravy," sang Delton, the event's anthem to the tune of God Bless America, while standing atop the podium yesterday.
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