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Meet the 2027 Tallahassee Marathon Ambassador Team

Follow the journeys of runners with different goals and experiences as they train for February 7, from first-time distance runners and comeback stories to PR chasers and longtime members of the Tallahassee running community—all working toward the same finish line.

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Geoffrey Adams

Half Marathon Ambassador & Training Group Leader

Helping first-time half marathoners build confidence on the way to the finish line.

📘 GWTC - Training Groups

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Eyana Dixon

Marathon Ambassador

Bringing a sprinter’s energy and competitive spirit to the marathon.

📸 @eyanaxo
🎬 @eyanaxoxo

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Kimmay Doty

Half Marathon Ambassador

Leaning into her athletic side, taking on new challenges, and encouraging others.

📸 @kimmay.jenks
🎬 @kimmay.jenks

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Josh Farre

Marathon Ambassador

Balancing work, school, family, and training while chasing a sub-four marathon.

📸 @workingmanwellness

Rachel Jeter

Marathon Ambassador

Sharing the honest, imperfect journey toward a first 26.2.

📸 @rae.jetzt
🎬 @rae.jet

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Monica Judd

Half Marathon Ambassador & Training Group Leader

Guiding first-time half marathoners with encouragement, experience, and community.

📘 GWTC - Training Groups

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Kaylee Kelly

Half Marathon Ambassador

A new runner proving that big goals can start with one brave first step.

📸 @bykayleekelly
🎬 @bykayleekelly

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Juliana Krueger

Half Marathon Ambassador

Chasing a half-marathon PR on the roads and trails of her hometown.

📸 @jewelsgoesrunning
📘 Juliana Krueger

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Anna Laughlin

Half Marathon Ambassador

Balancing graduate school, Fleet Feet, and a love of the local running community.

📸 @anna.runs.bananas

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Carlos Ruiz-Martin

 Marathon Ambassador

Returning to Tallahassee after a Boston qualifier to keep pushing what’s possible.

📸 @carlitooo_rm
🎬 @cafe_con_leche04

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Ashley Saddler

Half Marathon Ambassador

Returning stronger after a year of focused training and community support.

📸 @ajjb100 & @ash_letics

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Karla Sapp

Half Marathon Ambassador

Returning to running and proving it’s never too late to begin again.

📸 @drk_sapp
📘 drksapp

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Connie Tessmer

Half Marathon Ambassador

Chasing a PR through consistency, community, and showing up.

📘 Connie Tessmer

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Kylie Thomas

Marathon Ambassador

Turning an unexpected setback into a determined marathon comeback.

📸 @kyliethomas.s
🎬 @killakyyyyyyy
📘 Kylie Thomas

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Sheela VanHoose

Half Marathon Ambassador

Discovering new limits through running, friendship, and community.

📸 @sheelavanhoose

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Skylar Williams

Marathon Ambassador

Returning to Tallahassee to take on 26.2 in a city that feels like home.

📸 @skylar_bwilliams & @fitnesswithskyy

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Inspired by their journeys? Join them on February 7.

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