Marathon Pasta Night in Harlem at The Victoria

The Victoria Bar & Lounge on the fifth floor of the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel hosts an all-you-can-eat pasta buffet on the Friday before the marathon. Runners, run clubs, supporters and neighbors from across Harlem are welcome. The buffet includes a market greens salad, roasted herb potatoes with seasonal vegetables, three pasta dishes and bread pudding, with a vegan and gluten-free ragù among the pastas. Beer and wine are sold separately. Advance tickets cost $40.50 through October 23 and general admission is $45 from October 24, plus booking fees. Black Runners Connection members get reduced rates.