How long is the hot dog eating contest?

The contestant that consumes (and keeps down) the most hot dogs and buns (HDB) in ten minutes is declared the winner. The length of the contest has changed over the years, previously 12 minutes, and in some years, only three and a half minutes; since 2008, 10 minutes. read more

The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is an annual American hot dog competitive eating competition. It is held each year on Independence Day at Nathan's Famous Corporation's original, and best-known restaurant at the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, a neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. read more

The Hot Dog King | Ep. 1 | Chasing the Mustard Belt . His appetite is legendary and he shows no signs of slowing down. Watch Joey Chestnut's journey to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest greatness in Episode One of Chasing the Mustard Belt. read more

At this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, held every Fourth of July on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, Miki Sudo defended her title against other female competitive eaters by stuffing 38 hot dogs and buns down her throat in 10 minutes. read more