Test marketEnded Oct 11$0.00
Pickle Boost at McDonald's — launch date and LTO window
A bottled pickle brine drink made from the juice of McDonald's pickles, distributed to runners and spectators during a marathon weekend in Chicago at select locations and along the race route.
Key data
McDonald's launched the Pickle Boost, announced October 5, 2026, available from October 9, 2026 through October 11, 2026, priced at $0.00. It is a test market in the other category. This record is backed by 2 sources and 2 independent outlets.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | McDonald's |
| Launch type | Test market |
| Announced | October 5, 2026 |
| Available from | October 9, 2026 |
| Available until | October 11, 2026 |
| Price | $0.00 |
| Markets | Chicago, IL |
| Channels | In store |
| Category | Other |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Primary sourceOctober 8, 2026
“we're bottling up the salty, athlete-ready brine from the beloved ingredient for one of the biggest marathon weekends in the country in Chicago”
prnewswire.com ↗ - Consumer mediaOctober 8, 2026
“Called Pickle Boost, the new freebie comes in a tiny 2-ounce bottle. Pickle Boost will be available for two days only during the Chicago Marathon weekend.”
sporked.com ↗
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