Ready. Steady. Carb out! With only a few weeks left until the Chevron Marathon on January 15th, athletes will be scouring the city for the best places to fuel up on starches for race day. Many local restaurants are offering some special "Carb Loading" deals for runners the night before and after run.
FREEBIRDS-Shepherd
3745 Greenbriar
FREEBIRDS-Sawyer Park
1923 Taylor St.
$1 off any $5 purchase or more if they present their BIB number. Available Saturday and Sunday Shepherd and Sawyer Park locations only.
BlackFinn American Grille
1910 Bagby
The midtown eatery is giving you all the carb you need for the big run with 50% off all Pasta Dishes the night before with Bib or Registration # and $2.50 Mich Ultra Drafts. Following the race on Jan. 15, runners are invited to dine in and receive 50% off Brunch items—just show them your BIB race number.
The Counter
4601 Washington
Complimentary Veggie Burger (value $8.50). Must present BIB registration number. One per table. Available Saturday and Sunday.
TQLA
4601 Washington
Runners looking to carb-load prior to the race can find a wide selection at TQLA on Washington, prepared by Chef Tommy Birdwell. The restaurant will be offering marathon runners 20% off their entire bill (excluding happy hour specials and alcoholic beverages) on Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15 only. Chef Birdwell will also be featuring a special Marathon dish—Fettuccine, with grilled chicken, asparagus, roasted corn, red and yellow peppers, sweet potatoes, smoked tomato cream and queso fresco.
Information provided courtesy of Studio Communications
