2026 Race Ambassadors
Katrina Bell
@katrinalynn34
Occupation: Operations
Years Running: 13
5K PR: 21:01
Half PR: 1:33:52
Years Running MDH: 2020–2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Improve my 5K time from last year and help others reach their half-marathon goals as a pacer.
Charles Cerney
@coachcerney
Occupation: Teacher and Orangetheory Coach
Years Running: 40+
5K PR: 22:17
Half PR: 1:42
Years Running MDH: 2012–2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Lead first-time runners to a successful half-marathon finish and complete the 5K in under 25 minutes.
Katy Cook
@cookfamilyrunners
Occupation: Office Manager
Years Running: 36
5K PR: 20:52
Half PR: 1:43
Years Running MDH: 2016–2026 (11 consecutive years)
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Soak up every ounce of festive fun! 🥳❤️💚❤️💚
Bethany DeLoof
@bethanyd734 and @triple_b_runs
Occupation: Environmental Scientist
Years Running: 13
5K PR: 19:18.76
Half PR: 1:37:36.13
Years Running MDH: 2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Win the women’s 5K, set a new half-marathon PR, and have fun!
Michael Leslie
@rundisnerd
Occupation: N/A
Years Running: 10
5K PR: 34:38
Half PR: 2:30:07
Years Running MDH: 2021–2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Beat my half-marathon time from last year.
Jarrod Lockwood
@laced.up.dad.life
Occupation: Hospital Administrator
Years Running: 17
5K PR: 32:30
Half PR: 2:24:00
Years Running MDH: 2021–2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Have fun!
Delaney Ludwig
@delaney.skyee
Occupation: Owner of Xtreme Tumblers
Years Running: 5
5K PR: 28 minutes
Half PR: 3:26
Years Running MDH: 2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Complete the half marathon in under 3 hours and the 5K in 26–27 minutes.
Frances Mendez
@craftyfranny.frances
Occupation: Seamstress
Years Running: 3
5K PR: 19:45
Half PR: 1:28
Years Running MDH: 2025
Running in 2026: Half Marathon
2026 Goal: Finish the half marathon in 1:30 or less.
Beatriz Moscoso
@bea_moscoso
Occupation: Finance
Years Running: 25
5K PR: 35 minutes
Half PR: 2:22:47.75
Years Running MDH: 2016 and 2021–2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Set a half-marathon PR and enjoy the 5K with my family—look for me pushing a stroller!
Cathy Schaefer
@schaefer_cathy
Occupation: Homemaker
Years Running: 11
5K PR: 29 minutes
Half PR: 2:22
Years Running MDH: 2021–2025
Running in 2026: Half Marathon
2026 Goal: Finish the half marathon with a smile!
Scott Schneider
@theusualsuspekt
Occupation: Veteran Services Coordinator
Years Running: 5
5K PR: 23:26.4
Half PR: 1:48:11
Years Running MDH: 2025
Running in 2026: Half Marathon
2026 Goal: Trust myself, embrace the hills, and remember that I can do hard things!
Daniel Soucy
@peperedan
Occupation: Senior IT Operations Manager
Years Running: 4
5K PR: 21:46
Half PR: 1:54:47
Years Running MDH: 2022–2025
Running in 2026: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
2026 Goal: Set a new Mount Dora Half Marathon and 5K PR.
Ambassadors 2025
- Yunior Ambroci
- Reixa Benitez
- Charles Cerney
- Katy Cook
- Aaron Diaz
- Paul Gibbs
- Margaret Janicki
- Deana Orr
- Katrina Pelican
- Cathy Schaefer
- Jenna Smerchek
Ambassadors 2024
- Christopher Aranas
- Alan Arevalo
- Emmabeth Bowman
- Libia Casas
- Charlie Cereny
- Katy Cook
- Aaron Diaz
- Andrew Eureka
- Paul Gibbs
- Joanthan Howse
- Brandi Jacobs
- Natalie Lichtigfeld
- Katrina Pelican
- Emily Udvardy
- Danielle Yeatts
- Jordan Wynn
Ambassadors 2023
- Emmabeth Bowman
- Celia Cavalli
- Charlie Cereny
- Toni Church
- Katy Cook
- Aaron Diaz
- Deb Dyer
- Ovadyah Freedberg
- Jenn Geiss
- Marina Germain
- Allison Kort
- Joey Duncan Lane
- Lori Leatherbee
- Katrina Pelican
- Nicole Pizza
- Perry Snider, Jr
Ambassadors 2022
- Sean Beckmann
- Charlie Cereny
- Toni Church
- Katy Cook
- Samantha Cook
- Dani Rae Cooper
- Aaron Diaz
- Thor (Robb Eggleston)
- Marina Germain
- Suzanne Holland
- Allison Kort
- Joanne Levy
- Nicole Pizza
- Stephanie Rosborg
- Kevin Rybicki
- Rebecca Rybick
Ambassadors 2021
- Toni Church
- Troy Clark
- Katy Cook
- Samantha Cook
- Aaron Diaz
- Marina Germain
- Lara Glorioso
- Jennifer Jordan
- Kelly Kellett
- Jermaine Lamar
- Susie Lee
- Doug McDonald
- Megan Phipps
- Stephanie Rosborg
- Heather Schulz
- Shari Sipka
Ambassadors 2020
- Cristy Albrecht-Carrie
- Vanessa Castro
- Toni Church
- Troy Clark
- Aaron Diaz
- Sarah Glass
- Steven Gonzalez
- Pam Gordon
- Bethany Kelly
- Susie Lee
- Jay Sandhouse
- Catherine Sheika
- Shari Sipka
- David Vega
Ambassadors 2019
- Vanessa Castro
- Aaron Diaz
- Wendy Fitzsimmons
- Pam Gordon
- Blaire Harter
- Laurie Lafrenaye
- Susie Lee
- Sara Millis
- Tracy Mo
- Shannon Perry
- Shari Sipka
- K Switzer
- David Vega
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