Ambassador Program
Our application is now closed. We will reopen again in late August 2027.
ABOUT OUR AMBASADOR PROGRAM:
Hoping to apply? We are looking for athletes that are highly involved on our Trifecta Fitness Challenge Private Facebook group through supporting others but also through inspiration, real life, and positive posts that help encourage others to get active!
Ambassador Benefits:
Complimentary entry into all 3 virtual challenges
Ambassador apparel package
Featured on our website
What does a Trifecta Fitness Ambassador do?
Ambassadors help spread the word about our virtual challenges to their community!
Ambassadors should be:
Passionate and active runners, hikers, bikers, swimmers, and/or xc skiers
Outgoing and friendly people that believe in inclusivity of all types of people
Able to make a one-10 months commitment (September-June)
One-Year Commitment Includes:
Active on personal social media accounts posting about the Trifecta Fitness Challenge
Active on our private Trifecta Fitness Challenge Facebook group & Instagram page
Involvement with local clubs to help spread the word about our fitness challenges
Engage with first timers in the Facebook group
Help at Trifecta Fitness Challenge events, if local (Solstice Tree Tour, Swag pickup events, medal pickup events)
Tina Torun
Anchorage, Alaska
Hi everyone, I am Tina! I have been involved with the RAAWC since the beginning and am honored to be an ambassador again! I am a runner and very involved in the community. You will see me at local races, either running or volunteering. This year, I have had a few setbacks, coming back from injury, and the Trifecta Fitness Challenge always keeps me motivated to stay active. I like to inspire and motivate others to get outside to enjoy our state. I enjoy meeting other racers in the community and stay connected with my friends from out of state as well.
My long term goal is to run a half or full in all 50 states, so far 40 states and counting. I have run 93 half marathons and 17 marathons. Hopefully, by next year I will have done 100 half marathons. My team name is Team Ididarun and we welcome all that want to join us!
You don't have to run. Let's go!
Fiona Taylor
Snoqualmie, Washington
I am so excited to be an ambassador again this year! I love the motivation everyone brings during the winter months. My favorite is the incredible camaraderie that develops and so much positivity! I am always amazed and inspired by our ambassadors and the beautiful community that has been created through the race across Alaska! I’m from Alaska and grew up in Anchorage. I currently live in Snoqualmie WA and get outdoors as often as I can for biking, hiking, skiing! Of course I love Hawaii and return to AK several times a year for mountains. Thank you for allowing me to be an ambassador again this year. You all give me so much happiness.
Carey Quiring
Palmer, Alaska
Hi! I’m Carey and I’ve been a participant in the Race Across Alaska from the beginning. Now I’ve been an ambassador for a few years.
I’ve always been a seasonal runner and Race Across Alaska inspired me to keep moving during the winter months. With the continued training in the off season I have been able to pursue ultra running (any distance over 26.2 miles). The longest I’ve run has been a 100k (62.137 miles). On Oct. 3 I will be stepping up to the start line of a 100 mile race. My goal is to cross the finish line. Who knows what the next goal may be. I just know that the Trifecta Fitness will help me to accomplish my goals.
Looking forward to all the miles ahead and hopefully some will be with you!
Join my team: Team Snow Patrol
Suzanne Bassett
North Pole, Alaska
Hi, my name is Suzanne.
I live in the Fairbanks area with my wife and 2 kids (4+6 yr old boys). Life gets busy between work life and family life - so I love having the Trifecta Fitness Challenge as a way to keep me motivated and accountable to myself. I see workouts as ME time - sometimes this is solo me time, intentional 1:1 time with good friends, or bigger groups for social interaction with adults. All of these make me a better me and in turn a more focused employee, a better momma, and a more supportive wife.
I’m hoping to do a lot of my minutes and miles outside this year (🤞 for a warmer winter!) but when weather forces me inside I turn to the warm pool at Alaska Club and the Zwift community.
I’m looking forward to being an ambassador this year and hosting team #AdventurousM&M’s to find adventure in all the minutes and miles.
Misty Holacka
Fairbanks, Alaska
Heeeyyyy all!!! I am Misty- I’m in Fairbanks! This is my third year being an ambassador for the trifecta series and my fourth year doing the race across Alaska! I love doing this because it keeps me accountable during the winter months and helps me beat the dark day blues as well as motivating others to get active for their own physical and mental health.
Lael Oldmixon
Fairbanks, Alaska
Hey, I'm Lael! I have been a lifelong fitness enthusiast, but I would not call myself an athlete. I have two teens and two dogs. My partner, Mark, is an outdoor enthusiast and serves as my number one source of motivation. A few years ago, he encouraged me to switch from my decade of long-distance running to cycling and convinced me to become a cycling instructor with him. I love the cardio without the impact on my hips and knees! This is my third year as an ambassador in the Trifecta Challenge. I love a good goal, especially when I can reach it with friends. This winter, I plan to teach indoor cycling on T, W, TH, and supplement with dog walks, cross-country skiing, and fat biking.
Nyssa Russell
Kodiak, Alaska
Hello from Kodiak!
I am so excited to be joining as an Ambassador this year! I participated in the Race Across Alaska challenge last winter with a group of girlfriends and immediately fell in love with the spirit of these challenges. I live in Kodiak with my husband, two small kiddos, and two adventurous pups - all who motivate me to be the healthiest version of myself. I am a firm believer that movement in ANY form is the best gift we can give ourselves. It is not selfish to prioritize your physical and mental health! That is why I am so incredibly excited for the opportunity to inspire others to join these challenges. The joy of movement is contagious.
I love to lift heavy weights (because strong is beautiful!), run anywhere and everywhere, hike mountains and trails with my pups, explore the beauty Alaska has to offer with my family, and inspire others to find joy in movement.
Team Name: Type 2 Fun
Sarah Sandbak
Anchorage, Alaska
Hi - I am Sarah and this is my first year as an ambassador.
I live in Anchorage with my husband and four cats. The cats provided my team name - Got the Zoomies! For the non-fur parents out there - zoomies usually happen at 3 a.m. when a cat (or 2) decides to race around the house for no apparent reason. This can also happen at other times of day, but the 3 a.m. run appears to be mandatory. 😻
My goal with the trifecta challenge this year is to try and harness some of that energy for myself. I have participated in RAAWC several times, but last year was the first time that I fully embraced it. My goal is to carry that determination into this year’s challenge.
My main forms of exercise are hitting the trails to run/walk and my trusty stationary bike. I found that both help me keep my physical and mental health in balance and deal with the stress that life throws at me.
Looking forward to seeing you on the trails!
Jessie Lavoie
Anchorage, Alaska
Hello there! I'm Jessie Lavoie and this year I am an Trifecta Fitness Challenge Ambassador, so excited! You may recognize me from my day job, CEO for YWCA Alaska, where I empower women and all able bodies to take up space and build community. This challenge dove tails nicely into our day to day work!
I have participated in this challenge for four years, finding it was just what I needed to stay active through our brr months. Having something like the Trifecta Fitness Challenge is that catalyst of accountability and fun! Join my team, Bad Apples!
