Ray’s Brooklyn in Greenpoint. Photo: Ray’s
Marathon spectators in Greenpoint can trade energy gels for pickles and pretzels when Ray’s Brooklyn hosts a New York City Marathon watch party on Sunday, Nov. 1.
The bar, at 905 Lorimer Street near McCarren Park, is teaming up with Grillo’s Pickles for a pop-up handing out pickles and picklebacks to visitors, according to event details provided by the organizers.
Brooklyn pretzel maker Weir Dough will also extend its weekend pop-up through race day, serving freshly baked, hand-twisted pretzels in classic, everything, and cinnamon-sugar varieties while supplies last. The menu will also include cold brew, nitro coffee, Guinness and other drinks.
Founded by Joe Weir, the pretzel business borrows from both Bavarian soft pretzels and New York bagels, with a chewy crust and soft center.
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, during the New York City Marathon. The organizers have not confirmed the event’s start or end time.
Where: Ray’s Brooklyn, 905 Lorimer Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
