New York City Marathon is the largest international event to come to town since the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. Fierce competition among runners of the leading pack as they pass the 11 mile point of the marathon's route. Brooklyn, New York. 4 November 2001. * Quick Facts: More than 30 thousand runners from 100 countries participating. Route length = 26.2 miles (43.3 km). More than 5000 police officers are present along the route. Please byline: Alecsey Boldeskul/NY Photo Press. ..*PAY-PER-USE* ....NY Photo Press: ..phone (646) 267-6913; ..e-mail: info@nyphotopress.com