Nearly 800 runners and walkers from around the world are expected to toe 
the line at the 30th Annual Erie Marathon at Presque Isle State Park on 
Sunday, September 14, 2003.  More than 600 people of all ages have 
pre-registered to participate in one of the races four divisions - the full 
marathon (26.2 miles), the ½ marathon (13.1 miles), the 5K (3.21 miles) or 
the Kid's Marathon.  Another 200 are expected to register before race time.