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McDonald's to distribute pickle juice at Chicago Marathon

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McDonald's plans to hand out pickle juice to runners and spectators at the Chicago Marathon. Canadian Running Magazine reported on October 7, 2026, that the company will give away two-ounce bottles of its new Pickle Boost pickle juice at the 48th annual Chicago Marathon on Sunday. The report said the event is expected to draw more than 55,000 participants. No other details were provided in the available report.

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McDonald’s to Hand Out Pickle Boost Pickle Juice at Chicago Marathon

McDonald’s will give away two-ounce bottles of its new Pickle Boost pickle juice to runners and spectators at the 48th annual Chicago Marathon on Sunday, expected to draw more than 55,000 participants. Pickle Boost will also be offered at a Friday Lakefront Trail preview, five city McDonald’s locations on race day, and pit stops at miles 2, 3, 9, 11 and 23. McDonald’s announced no nationwide rollout; the bottles are a Chicago-only experiment.

Canadian Running Magazine