Sharon Patch is measuring this year's Boston Marathon in stories as well as miles.

Sharon residents who are running in the Boston Marathon are asked to contact Editor Michael Gelbwasser at Michael.Gelbwasser@patch.com or 781-315-3175.

That way, interviews for profiles can be scheduled.

There are 20 Sharon residents running in this year's marathon, scheduled for Monday, April 16, according to the race website.

They are:

• David Avigan
• Stephen Blum
• Sage Boyle
• Andrew Butler
• Eliezer Chernin
• Jeff Connors
• Jenny Cunningham
• Kathryn Davis
• Nicole Deblois
• James Egan
• Anna Feinhaus
• Steve Ferris
• Diana Gilson
• Michael Mahoney
• David Martin
• Gail Martin
• Walter Massefski
• David McNamara
• Robert Ryter
• Eric Sneider

Sharon Patch also is looking for people to blog from the marathon. Those interested are asked to contact Editor Michael Gelbwasser at Michael.Gelbwasser@patch.com or 781-315-3175.