Princeton Merchants Association is set to put local wait staff to the test at the annual Waiter’s Race.
Waiters and waitresses from Princeton area restaurants will race to complete a course while balancing two full glasses of water and two full BAI Beverage bottles on their trays.
Participating restaurants include Agricola, Blue Point Grill, Eno Terra, Main Street Bistro, Mediterra, Mistral, Triumph Brewing Company, Witherspoon Grill and Yankee Doodle Tap Room.
The race is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 10 at Palmer Square in Princeton.
The fastest racers – who don’t spill their teetering cargo – will take home the following:
First place winner will receive $250 cash, a weekend overnight stay at the Nassau Inn, bottle of Champagne, Ace Hardware Cooler, two $25 gift cards to local restaurants, $50 Hamilton gift card and La Jolie gift card.
Second prize is $150 cash, a bottle of Champagne, Ace Hardware Cooler and two $25 gift cards to local restaurants; third prize is $75 cash, a bottle of Champagne, Ace Hardware Cooler and two $25 Gift Cards to local restaurants.
According to PMA president John Marshall, each year the competition grows in popularity and attendance.
“This year we return to Palmer Square where competitors will feel the pain of Heartbreak Hill; leg three of the square course through which only the best go on to finish,” Marshall said in a statement.
Last year’s champion, John Ryan of Winberie’s, won the Waiter’s Race twice in a row.
Those interested in participating need to pre-register. The fee is $20. All participants will receive an official race day T-shirt and goodie bag.
For more information, contact Marshall at president@princetonmerchants.org or JM Group owner Jack Morrison at jack@jmgroupprinceton.com.
