Our 2026
Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors are passionate runners, community leaders, and fitness enthusiasts who share their love of running while inspiring others to join the movement.
Find our 2026 Ambassadors online using #ZKZMAmbassador26
Ambassadors
Our ambassador team represents the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon.
Our 2026 team has been chosen, check out who the new ambassadors are!
Adriene
Davis
Half Marathon
Adriene Davis
Adriene Davis discovered her love for movement and running in her 20s. She was once someone who said she’d never run a 5K… then a 10K… and definitely not a half marathon. Despite once claiming she’d never be “that crazy” to run a full marathon, she proudly became a 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon finisher—hills and all. Adriene has participated in several run camps over the years, starting with those affiliated with Borgess and continuing with Ziegler. She deeply values the inclusive and supportive spirit of the Kalamazoo running community, where all runners—regardless of distance or pace—are welcomed and encouraged.
Allison
Laning
10K Run
Allison Laning
Allison has been involved with the Zeigler Kalamazoo and Run Kalamazoo in some capacity for the past ten years. I love being able to support people to meet their running goals!
Ally
Sinclair
Full Marathon
Ally Sinclair
Meet Ally Sinclair!
She is a 27-year-old who lives in Hartford Michigan. ally enjoys running the Lakeshore in South Haven, Michigan and will be competing in the Chicago Marathon 2025. She has picked up running to cope with anxiety and just be overall heart healthy.
Amy Bowlby
DeGraaf
10K Run
Amy Bowlby DeGraaf
I love to move and be moving. Life gets busy but there is still time to move. Running may not be the solution for everyone but you can walk and that’s just beneficial. Just remember, the back of the pack still runs/walks the same miles as the first place finisher.
Amy
Fisher
10K Run
Amy Fisher
Bridget
Corona
Half Marathon
Bridget Corona
Bridget is celebrating her 15th year of running and loves sharing how the sport has transformed her life. With over 20 years as a fitness professional and as a proud mom of two, she’s passionate about inspiring others to discover their potential through movement. As a returning race ambassador, Bridget enjoys spreading the word, cheering on runners, and bringing positive energy to the Kalamazoo running community.
Christina
Kirkwood
Half Marathon
Christina Kirkwood
She is a fierce motivated determine runner who does it for herself and family. She has ran 9 half marathons too many to count 5ks and a handful of 10ks. Let’s get ready to shut Kalamazoo down with the best Kalamazoo race.
Claudia
Richards
10K Run
Claudia Richards
Claudia is a kindergarten teacher in KPS who loves running in her free time. She fell in love with running again after having her two daughters. She loves inspiring students in her class to live a healthy lifestyle.
Connie
Wicklund
Half Marathon
Connie Wicklund
Connie is in her third year of dedicated running and race training. She’s focused on chasing new personal records and is passionate about balancing structured training, a full-time career, and family time. She believes that with determination, everyone is capable of doing hard things—on the run and beyond.
Dana
Hunt
Half Marathon
Dana Hunt
Dana’s adventure into running began in high school track. Her first race was the Freep Detroit Half Marathon in 2013 and she was hooked! Since then, Dana has completed 4 full marathons, 22 half marathons, and loves to participate in many metro Detroit and Windsor run clubs. Dana has a passion for building relationships through health and fitness and plans to race her 5th full marathon in 2026.
Danielle
Jones
10K Run
Danielle Jones
Danielle Jones is a lifelong runner whose passion for the sport has carried her through some of life’s toughest challenges. After being diagnosed with breast cancer twice in six years, Danielle turned to running not just as exercise, but as a powerful outlet—something she could control when everything else felt uncertain.
Danielle is deeply rooted in her community. Her journey reflects resilience, determination, and the joy of sharing the running experience with others—especially her family.
Devon
Crahan
10K Run
Devon Crahan
Devon Crahan is a yoga studio owner, lifelong runner, cyclist and firm believer that some of the best moments in life come when people challenge themselves together. Whether it’s logging miles with friends, jumping into an icy cold plunge after a tough workout, or flowing side-by-side on the yoga mat, Devon loves creating spaces where others can push their edges and discover what they’re capable of.
Through Intentional Yoga, Devon has built a community rooted in consistency, encouragement, and a healthy dose of sweat. That same spirit extends beyond Michigan, where Devon has led international yoga retreats designed to blend adventure, connection, and personal growth. Running has become a natural extension of this ethos — a form of moving meditation, a practice in resilience, and a way to share joy through endurance.
Dominique
Passanante
Half Marathon
Dominique Passanante
Dom is an avid runner, who has a passion for inspiring others to hit their goals! She has ran Kalamazoo for years, and it is one of her favorite races! If she’s not on the trail, you will find her enjoying a cup of coffee while planning her next race. Shes excited to be apart of the team and meet new runners in the Kalamazoo area!
Ginger
Tiffany
Half Marathon
Ginger Tiffany
Ambassador Team Leader!
Jared
Snyder
Half Marathon
Jared Snyder
I am a happily married man and have 4 kids ! My passion in life is distance running and helping people fall in love with Running ! Trying to push my limts with running at age 43 ! Excited to be an ambassador for 3 years in row now !
Jenelle
Zehrung
Full Marathon
Jenelle Zehrung
Jenelle is a wife, mother, farmer and now a runner! She didn’t discover her love of running until a couple years ago but the running bug bit her hard! Jenelle loves encouraging others to set big goals and chase them whether in running, at work, or academics!
Jill
Kirshman
Full Marathon
Jill Kirshman
Jill Kirshman has been involved in Kalamazoo running for the last 12 years, and has completed over 23 marathons in her lifetime. She is involved with Kalamazoo Area Runners, and is the coordinator for the girls running club at her child’s school. Jill has three kids who are approaching their teenage years, and loves to see them develop their love for sports and running!
John
Sidwell
Full Marathon
John Sidwell
A Kalamazoo native, John believes in encouraging anyone to join the running community and find their passion for running. He found his passion as a cross country runner in high school and his university’s running club. He looks forward to helping runners at any level of experience achieve their goals this spring!
Kayla
Vernier
Half Marathon
Kayla Vernier
Kayla is a new runner who began running in summer 2024. Her first half marathon was the ZKZM half last year! Kayla is passionate about the Kalamazoo area and the social, emotional, and physical benefits that come from running!
Kevin
Theisen
Full Marathon
Kevin Theisen
Kevin is a full-time Disney Dad, but when he’s not in Orlando, he’s running the streets and trails of Kalamazoo. He met his wife Jen running 15 years ago, and they together trained for the first ever Kalamazoo Marathon. Kevin has since run 38 marathons and ultras including all 13 Kalamazoo Marathons. He hopes to run Kal-Haven 33.5, Kalamazoo 26.2, and Yankee Springs 100k in 2026.
Kim
Wood
Half Marathon
Kim Wood
Kim has been running ZKZM since the start. She has completed 7 marathons, 3 in Kalamazoo, and countless half marathons. She also participates in Run Kalamazoo run camp as a team lead. Kim is dedicated to healthy living and encourages others to get out and get moving.
Lian
Glomski
Half Marathon
Lian Glomski
Lian grew up in Paw Paw and loves being active in the Kalamazoo community. She enjoys volunteering, refereeing and playing soccer, traveling, and making jewelry in her free time. After running the half marathon in 2024, Lian is excited to be back for 2025 and hopes to inspire others to join the fun and experience what makes this event so special.
Malachi
Caley
Half Marathon
Malachi Caley
I am a very determined person. I have overcome lots of injuries, and pushing my body to its limits is a huge test to myself. I enjoy helping others, sharing what I have done, and accomplished. I love to motivate others to push their limits so they know they are capable of so much more.
Margaret
Rivera
Half Marathon
Margaret Rivera
I’m a passionate runner, mom, and proud lead of Venados Run Club in Chicago. Running has been a lifelong journey for me, and I’ve had the privilege of completing 24 marathons so far. Through the club, I love bringing people together around the sport and inspiring the next generation of runners in our community. Margaret Rivera’s Obituary
Megan
Spinden
Full Marathon
Megan Spinden
Megan has been on a weight-loss journey and has lost almost half her body weight. She found a passion for doing hard things! Each year she has ran this race she has increased in distance. Since this is her fourth time competing, she will be doing the full marathon!
Michael
Kersjes
Full Marathon
Michael Kersjes
I ran cross country and track in high school, but didn’t really come to love and appreciate running until I began having kids and was able to share it with them. Since having kids, I’ve taken to running 5ks up to 20ks pushing them in strollers. I’ve run 5 marathons so far, 2 Disney World races, and have been blessed to be a ZKM Ambassador twice already. Recently I’ve been able to add race director to my list as I helped launch the Stop the Traffick!
Rhonda
Toogood
Half Marathon
Rhonda Toogood
Rhonda has participated in the running community for over 30 years. She cherishes the experiences and the individuals she encounters in this sport. Her running repertoire includes distances ranging from 5k’s to half marathons, and she is also a passionate cyclist and duathlete. Despite the challenges faced throughout this journey, it is incredibly rewarding to engage in and finish these remarkable events.
Rosa
Haag
Full Marathon
Rosa Haag
My name is Rosa, I am 47 years old, I have two daughters (15 years old and 6 years old), I love running and I also like to be healthy, my favorite distance race is full marathon, running is my therapy.
Tamara
Shuler
Half Marathon
Tamara Shuler
I stated my fitness journey when I was 39, feeling that mid life crisis of weight gain. I was challenged to do a 10 k. Couldn’t even run a mile. Always up for a challenge, I started training and haven’t stopped since. Now at Medicare age it still continues, and I find myself frequently to be the oldest lady at many of my races. This makes me proud. Let’s get moving!
Ted
Rabourn
Full Marthon
Ted Rabourn
My name is Ted Rabourn and I have a passion for endurance races. The journey started as a fitness goal. I did not always like running, but through pushing myself to greater challenges I now love it. I have previously ran all other distances for the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and finishing the Full Marathon will complete my set for participating in all of the events other than the relays.
Become an Ambassador
Are you passionate about running and getting others moving? Join our ambassador team to represent Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, gain exclusive perks, and play a key role in motivating your community. Apply today and inspire runners of all levels!
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