This year an estimated 30,000 runners will travel to Philadelphia to participate in the 20 Annual Philadelphia Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, November 17. The key to a healthy and successful long distance run is proper diet and nutrition. The best meal for a marathon participant consists of protein, good fats, and plenty of carbohydrates! Here are some great spots to chow down before the big day.

Le Viet is a modern Vietnamese restaurant that uses only freshest ingredients to energize you on race day! Tuck into traditional noodle soups or pack on the protein with Ca Hap Hanh Gung. This steamed fish dish is prepared with ginger soy sauce, herbs, fresh lettuce, and completed with your choice of rice or noodles. For more information click here.

Head over to Miles Table for the perfect place to satisfy your pre-race cravings! Breakfast is served all day so enjoy one of their loaded bagel platters or fuel up with a customized omelet. Add Miles sriracha turkey sausage or red pepper home fries to your meal for that extra kick you’ll need on race day! For more information click here.

For a more traditional pre-marathon meal, London Grill has just what you need to get across the finish line! Try their seasonal risotto or daily pasta creations to fill up on those much-needed carbs. Or order the brick chicken with crispy priello potatoes for a tasty meal that’s full of protein. For more information click here.

Festivities kick off on Friday, November 15 and continue through Sunday, November 17 with events for every type of runner. Check out the website for race schedule and family activities. Best of luck to all of the runners!