Longest barbecue marathon

Longest barbecue marathon
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Who
Gielie Basson
What
98:08 hour(s):minute(s)
Where
South Africa (Calitzdorp )
When
24 September 2025
Age Restriction: Applications for this record title will only be accepted if the applicant is 16 years of age or over.

The longest barbecue marathon lasted 98 hr 8 min and was achieved by Gielie Basson (South Africa), in Calitzdorp, Western Cape, South Africa, on 24 September 2025.

The attempt was undertaken as a personal endurance challenge and to promote South African barbecue culture (“braai”). Gielie cooked Boerewors (South African sausage), chicken thighs, pork rashers, beef rashers, and corn on the cob.