2026 AMBASSADOR TEAM

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

After a serious bike accident, running helped me overcome the depression I had and made me feel alive again.

Hi I’m Andrea previous hater of running that can now not imagine to not run.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hi, I’m Olya, and I’m a runner. Not a fast runner.

Hi, my name is Jake Palisoc. I’m a graduate student at the University of Washington School of Public Health pursuing my MPH in Public Health Nutrition.

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

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

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

Goooooood day! Alan here and I love to run!

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

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

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

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

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.

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