COLUMBUS MARATHON--Runners and wheel chair athletes race through the German Village stage of the 25th Columbus Marathon, in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. (Jan Kustron/Photoj.com)

COLUMBUS MARATHON--The sight of running shoes dominates as athletes race through the German Village stage of the 25th Columbus Marathon, in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. (Jan Kustron/Photoj.com)

COLUMBUS MARATHON--Runners race through the German Village stage of the 25th Columbus Marathon, in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. (Jan Kustron/Photoj.com)

COLUMBUS MARATHON--A young girl enjoys a good view as she watches runners race through the German Village stage of the 25th Columbus Marathon, in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. (Jan Kustron/Photoj.com)