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Bar Primi
349 West 33rd Street (Midtown)

If you’re running the marathon, Bar Primi’s legendary pasta is like the finish line for your taste buds. The rich Pappardelle with ragu bolognese or the spicy Vesuvio Scampi are carb-loading champions! Add in dishes like Meatballs in Sugo or the Burrata Pockets with Calabrian honey, and you’ll be powering through the race like a pro. Plus, the warm, inviting dining room makes it easy to sit back and carbo-load in style.

Bourbon Steak New York
JW Marriott Essex House, 160 Central Park South

Right by Central Park, Chef Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak is like the elite runner of steakhouses! Whether you’re prepping for race day with their Black Truffle Mac & Cheese Gratinée or refueling after the finish with a deluxe Loaded Baked Potato, this is one pit stop that’ll keep you going strong.

Carmine’s
200 W 44th Street (Times Square) & 2450 Broadway (Upper West Side)

What’s better than a giant bowl of pasta before a marathon? A family-sized bowl of pasta! Carmine’s famous platters are perfect for those looking to carb-load with friends or family. Whether you go for their massive Penne alla Vodka or Rigatoni Bolognese, you’ll have enough energy to sprint all 26.2 miles—and then some.

Creamline
Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue

For runners needing a quick pre-marathon bite, Creamline has your back with their farm-sourced comfort food. From their hearty burgers to their famous milkshakes, this spot is the perfect way to fuel up for race day. And with local ingredients straight from New York farms, you’ll be running on the freshest carbs in the city.

Figure Eight
18 Cornelia St (West Village)

Figure Eight is like a sprint to flavor town, with seafood-inspired Southern dishes to give you a boost before the big race. Chow down on creative dishes like Chinese-American pantry items with a seafood twist. You can carbo-load in style with their unique, shareable plates, leaving you ready to tackle those marathon miles.

Golden Krust
Various locations

Before running the NYC Marathon, why not fuel up with a taste of the Caribbean? Golden Krust’s Jamaican patties are the ultimate pre-race snack, and their steam table options like Jerk Chicken and Oxtail will give you all the energy you need to take on those miles. Plus, with over 110 locations, there’s probably one near your training route!

Grand Brasserie
Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall

If you want to feel like a winner before the race even starts, head to Grand Brasserie in the iconic Grand Central Terminal. Classic French brasserie fare, like Steak Frites and Profiteroles, will have you sprinting to the finish at Central Park.

Hellbender
68-22 Forest Ave (Queens)

A new player in the race for your pre-marathon meal is Hellbender, serving up Mexican-American bites with flair. Dig into chorizo quesadillas, crispy lamb tacos, or fried monkfish tacos for a mix of flavors that’ll get you ready to crush those miles. Chef Yara Herrera’s dishes are the ultimate fuel to keep you pushing to the finish.

Il Totano
154 West 13th Street (West Village)

Il Totano brings Southern Italian flavors to your marathon prep with seafood-infused pasta dishes that are both carb-rich and packed with protein. Dive into Chef/Owner Harold Dieterle’s Orecchiette with Shrimp Scampi Sausage or Spaghetti with Blue Crab Sauce to fuel your run.

Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave (East Village) & 10 Columbus Circle (Uptown)

Nothing says "carb-loading" like a big bowl of noodles, and Momofuku Noodle Bar is here to deliver. Whether you go for the Smoked Pork Ramen or Ginger Scallion Noodles, you’ll be getting a pre-marathon meal that’s as iconic as the race itself. Bonus points if you treat yourself to the Pork Belly Buns for a little extra energy!

Motel Morris
132 7th Ave (Chelsea)

Get your pre-race carbs with some flair at Motel Morris. Their Sesame Seed Sourdough bread and Orecchiette al Pesto pasta will have you running to the finish line in style, while dishes like their Steak Sandwich and Farro Verde give you the perfect mix of energy and deliciousness.

Nizuc
485 10th Ave (Hudson Yards)

Take a quick detour to the coast of Mexico (without leaving NYC) at Nizuc for some creative carb-loading before the big race. Share some tacos and dive into their green rice and beans to feel like you're sunning in Mexico before you hit the streets of NYC for the marathon.

Pasta Night
575 Vanderbilt Ave (Prospect Heights)

What better way to gear up for the NYC Marathon than with a giant bowl of pasta? Pasta Night has you covered with their baked Gnocchi Sorrentina or the carb-filled Big Ragu. Everything is steeped in Italian-American heritage, so you’ll feel like you’ve trained on the streets of Rome as you race through New York.

Porter House Bar & Grill
10 Columbus Circle (4th Floor)

Right near the finish line, Porter House is practically part of the marathon. Their Carb-Loading Prix Fixe menu is a runner’s dream, with options like Garganelli Bolognese or Potato Gnocchi with sage brown butter. And after crossing the line, head back on November 3rd for their Burger & Beer special to celebrate your victory.

Sempre Oggi
164 W 75th Street (Upper West Side)

Just blocks from the finish line, Sempre Oggi offers a carb-filled menu that’s perfect for runners. Their Rigatoni All’Amatriciana or Buckwheat Cannelloni stuffed with ricotta and spinach will fuel you up like a pro. It’s the kind of pre-race meal that’ll have you sprinting to the finish—and right back for more!

Trattoria One Fifth
1 5th Avenue (Greenwich Village)

Trattoria One Fifth is a marathoner’s dream with their house-made pastas like Rigatoni with honeynut squash and Bolognese. Add their artisanal pizzas into the mix, and you’ll be set to run those miles like a champ. Marc Forgione’s special pizza dough is the kind of carbo-load you won’t want to miss before the big day!

YAO
213 Pearl Street (Financial District)

Why not give your pre-marathon meal a Cantonese twist at YAO? Whether you go for their Dim Sum or the Fried Rice with Diced Angus Short Rib, you’ll be ready to take on those 26.2 miles with an extra spring in your step. Chef Kenny Leung’s dishes will make you feel like you’ve got the secret fuel for the win!