Go Bananas: Gorilla Hill Welcomes Memorial Marathon Runners

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is partially known for the celebration at Gorilla Hill.

Sunday, April 28th 2024, 8:59 am

By: News 9, Lisa Monahan, Colby Thelen

OKLAHOMA CITY -

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is partially known for the celebration at Gorilla Hill.

Gorilla Hill is a neighborhood that supplies bananas to runners and has a 25-foot-tall inflatable gorilla.

News 9's Colby Thelen and Lisa Monahan are joining the festivities.

Lisa Monahan

Lisa Monahan, born and raised in Oklahoma City, anchors News 9 at Noon on weekdays. An award-winning journalist, her investigative reporting has led to significant changes in state law over the years. Whether uncovering corruption or unearthing evidence in cold cases, Lisa is dedicated to making a difference for her fellow Oklahomans.

Colby Thelen

Colby Thelen joined the News 9 team in 2020, and he co-anchors News 9 This Morning on weekdays. He has a passion for storytelling and is especially drawn to stories that highlight conservation and culture. Some of Colby’s favorite projects have been traveling to Africa and Mexico with the Oklahoma City Zoo, highlighting their different conservation efforts.