WATCH: Memorial Marathon runners pass through OKC's Gorilla Hill

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon spectators at Gorilla Hill showed they meant business as runners passed them by, monkey business.

OKC Marathon: LIVE UPDATES from Oklahoma City’s 25th Memorial Marathon

News 9's Colby Thelen and Lisa Monahan went bananas over the crowd gathered in OKC's Crown Heights neighborhood as they awaited runners in Sunday's marathon to pass through.

WATCH: Runners take off as 25th annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon begins

Located around 38th and Shartel, this stretch is known for its unforgettable neighborhood energy. Just past the first relay exchange zone and on the way to the half-marathon turnaround at Bishop McGuinness High School, runners are met with music, costumes, signs, and a wall of encouragement from some of the city’s most enthusiastic spectators.

Gorilla Hill and Irish Alley are traditions in themselves—full of fun, cheers, and community pride. News 9’s Lisa Monahan and Colby Thelen will be on the ground here, capturing the electric atmosphere and sharing the moments that fuel runners forward.