Check Out This Stunning Video The MTA Made Of The NYC Marathon Kicking Off From The Verrazano Bridge

The MTA released this beautiful video this morning on YouTube, which shows the preparation and kick off for the New York City marathon on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which has hosted the event’s opening since 1976.

The video features awe inspiring shots and time-lapse video from various points around the bridge, including the top of one of its pillars looking down on to the roadway, Brooklyn spread out in the background.

Last year, the marathon was canceled at the last minute following outrage from city dwellers over the allocation of resources following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy. It was the first year the city went without a marathon.

When it returned this month, it was the largest marathon in world history, with 50,304 runners crossing the finish line.

The video is a salute to the runners and those involved in Sandy recovery.