NYC Marathon 2025 Pictures

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 NYC Marathon 2025 Pictures



The Verrazano Bridge, the first of 5 bridges that we cross. They are The Pulaski, The Queensboro, The Willis Avenue, and The Madison Avenue.






The Pulaski. Half way.

The Queensboro



The Willis Avenue Bridge

59'the Street about 1 mile to the Finish
My son Sruli and 4 of his children
From right to left
Malka, Mendy, Sima, and Ita


Approaching the Finish Line

Crossing the Finish Line


The Medal













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