2026 AMBASSADOR TEAM

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Diane Schuman

Running has been a constant thread throughout my life, a space for clarity, challenge, and connection.

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James Alvarez-Carpenter

I love running and enjoy any opportunity to run a new route and/or chat with a new running buddy!

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Breanna Thai

My running journey began after a major shift in her athletic life.

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Teresa Yip

I'm Teresa! I recently moved back to Seattle from London, and am excited to run around all the beautiful trails in Seattle again.

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Bria Brown

Hi, I’m Bria! I’m a Tacoma-based runner who loves racing in Seattle and all over the PNW.

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Daniel Larios

This would be my full seventh straight year of running in my own journey.

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Jonathan Pusteri

I grew up in the Seattle area. I spend most of my traveling, playing with my cats, and running!

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Chris Hicks-Davis

I’ve been running since 2018 and it hasn’t been without its challenges.

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Neha Shukla

I’m a Software Engineer by profession, originally from India.

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Emily Hollinghurst

I am a mom, wife, cancer pharmacist and former college softball player.

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Marjan Ashrafi

My name is Marjan Ashrafi, and I have lived in British Columbia, Canada since 1997.

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Ray Roberts

PNW-based recreational runner, first-time Seattle Marathon participant, and passionate advocate for representation, connection, and community through movement.

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Mazzy Eckel

Hi I'm Mazzy! A former Miss Washington USA.

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Diana Martinez

Running is more than a personal challenge for me, it’s my way of connecting and supporting others.

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Carrie Valderas

I've lived in Seattle almost all my life and raised my son here and now have a beautiful grandson.

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Vitalie Budaca

Hi, I’m Vitalie Budaca a spinal cord injury survivor, endurance athlete, and community advocate based in Seattle.

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Cindy Huang

Hi, my name is Cindy! My top sports are running, ballet, and strength training.

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Nickolas Stenger

I discovered running at the age of 25 to maintain good health and meet new friends.

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Erika Whinihan

I have participated every year in an SMA event since 2006 (except for one year when I had a baby).

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Alan Leung

Goooooood day! Alan here and I love to run!

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Terra Shrestha

Hi, I'm Terra! I'm originally from Boise, Idaho!

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Amanda Baer-Peckham

Hi I'm Amanda. I am on year three of my running journey and excited to see what this year brings.

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Leslie Cisneros

I grew up in rural Sequim, where the Latinx community was small and often reserved.

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Marie Zornes

Hi, I’m Marie Zornes and I’ve been running marathons for over 20 years, completing over 300 marathon events or further.

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Michelle Nguyen

PNW born and raised, I’m a registered nurse who fell in love with running as a way to strengthen my cardiovascular health and take my own advice to patients about creating healthy lifestyle habits.

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Danny Tang

Hello! My name is Danny, I was born and raised in Seattle, WA.