The Running Man
The Running ManStephen King
Characters in The Running Man
7 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Ben Richards
A blacklisted 28-year-old from Co-Op City who volunteers for the deadliest game show on the Network to pay for his daughter's medicine.
Antagonists
Dan Killian
The Network's executive producer of The Running Man, who sees contestants as ratings.
Evan McCone
The leader of the Hunters sent to track and kill Richards.
Supporting characters
Sheila Richards
Ben's wife, who has turned to prostitution to keep the family afloat.
Cathy Richards
Ben and Sheila's sick baby daughter, whose medicine drives his decision.
Amelia Williams
A woman Richards takes hostage during his flight, who confronts what the Network hides.
Bradley Throckmorton
A teenager from the inner city who helps Richards escape.