About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 NYC Pre-Marathon Pasta Buffet Dinner!
Eat. Connect. Get Pumped
Kick off NYC Marathon weekend with an evening of great food, community, and pre-race excitement at *The Victoria Bar & Lounge at Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel.
Join fellow runners, *BRC members*, run clubs, supporters, hotel guests, friends, families, and neighbors from across Harlem for a buffet-style pasta dinner designed to bring everyone together before one of New York City’s biggest weekends of the year.
Whether you're getting ready to hit the course, cheering someone on, or simply looking to be part of the marathon-weekend energy, everyone is welcome — runners and non-runners alike!
Fuel up with an All-You-Can-Eat selection of pasta dishes, salads, bread, dessert, and beverages while meeting fellow runners, swapping race stories, making new connections, and getting pumped for the 2026 NYC Marathon.
Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and get into the spirit of marathon weekend in New York City!
October 30, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Your all-you-can-eat pasta buffet includes:
MARKET GREENS SALAD
Mixed Greens, Shaved Cabbage, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onion, Green Olives, Seasonal Berries, Herb Croutons & Shaved Parmesan
Dressings: Lemon Vinaigrette | Classic Caesar | Buttermilk Ranch | Extra Virgin Olive Oil
ROASTED HERB POTATOES & SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Oven-Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Herbs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PAPPARDELLE VGAN RAGU [V] [GF]
Slow-Simmered Plant-Based Ragù, Vegan Ricotta & Ras El Hanout
SHRIMMP LINGUINE
Linguine Pasta, Sautéed Shrimp, Garlic, Fresh Herbs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
CHICKEN POMODORO SPAGETTI
Spaghetti, Roasted Chicken, Pomodoro Sauce, Fresh Basil & Parmesan
CLASSIC BREAD PUDDING
Warm Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
*Beer and wine will also be available for purchase.*
Buffet service begins at *6:00 PM* and ends at *9:00 PM*.
Tickets:
- $40.50 — Advance Ticket (Available through October 23)
- $45.00 — General Admission (Beginning October 24)
BRC Member Ticket:
- $30.00 — BRC Sponsor Rate (Available through October 9)
- $36.50 — BRC Member Rate (Available through October 23)
- $45.00 — General Admission (Beginning October 24)
Special BRC pricing is available to eligible BRC members. *Additional Eventbrite fees apply.*
Want to Volunteer?
We’d love to have you join the team! For volunteer opportunities, please email [email protected]
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Fuel up. Meet your people. Feel the energy. See you in Harlem!
Event venue & nearby stays
The Victoria Bar & Lounge at Renaissance Hotel Harlem, 233 West 125th Street, New York, United States
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