A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the annoyance of his non-running wife.

Walter Burton

Saul Feigenbaum

Bud Vase

Anita Burton

Barrie Johnson

Greg Previn

Manuel
Annie Burton
Mr. Litchfield
Gen. Underhill
Miss McMasters
Timekeeper

Young Man
Smiling Desk Clerk

Litchfield's Secretary

Doctor
Dignitary

Man in White
Self

Desk Clerk