Sunset Park Does The New York Marathon

The spire of Saint Michael's Church rises in the background in this shot of a sea of people running down 4th Avenue in today's marathon.

Wall to wall runners along 4th Avenue seen from 39th street in the direction of Park Slope..

Running past McDonald's, not time for a burger..

Entertainment was available all along the avenue for the runners. This band is named Platinum Mustache. You can find out more about them Supremacy Entertainment.

Another band entertaining the runners was The Love Button Band. It turns out that the bass player is also one of the owners of our renowned Tabla Rasa Gallery on 48th street.  Visit their websites to learn more about them..

The street is littered by 23rd street at a water station handing out Gatorade and Poland Spring water..

Happenings: The NYC Marathon is coming November 3rd.

The signs are up and many businesses are getting ready. The NYC Marathon has been a part of an annual event since it's early days. This year is no different. Sunset Parkers get some of the best views as the race winds up the "Strip" of three neighborhoods. Winding it's way up Bay Ridge and into fourth Avenue in Sunset Park and Park Slope. It's a great and colorful event to capture on camera. A month and a half to go. You can catch more details at their website. Mile 5 is designated as our nabe and you can read a brief description of our nabe there.. If you have running shoes and want to join in the agony of running it they have more information on registering there as well. As for me, I'll stick to riding a bike..