Ambassadors
runDallas is launching its first-ever Ambassador Program for the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival! We are seeking enthusiastic runners who are familiar with or excited about promoting the 2021 (our 50th anniversary) BMW Dallas Marathon Festival and who identify with our mission of “promoting health and physical fitness through running events and related activities.” Our community of enthusiastic runners is always growing, and we want you to help us spread reliable information, promote health, and inspire individuals to reach their goals.
*We are no longer accepting ambassador applications for 2020-2021. Please stay tuned for opportunities to apply for 2021-2022 in the summer of 2021.
2020-2021 Ambassadors
Adam Ross
Hometown: Midlothian, TX
Running Club: Midlothian Running Club
Years Engaged in Running: As a youth I ran with my father as he competed in many road races and events, however, since I competed for many years as a high school and collegiate team sport athlete, I have only recently (in the past 4 years) gotten back into running and as well as beginning to train for triathlons.
Race 2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend: Marathon
Times Ran the Race: This will be my second time competing in the Marathon.
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Austin Rock n’ Roll Marathon/Half Marathon.
Ryan Cavinder
Current hometown: Austin, TX
Running Club: Team World Vision
Years engaged in running: 13
Race 2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend: Marathon
Times Ran the Race: Last year was my first time, after I moved to Texas in March of 2018. I plan on running it every year now!
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Comrades Marathon in South Africa
Meghan O’Gorman
Running club: Irving Running Club, Half Fanatics, Marathon Maniacs
Years engaged in running: 5 years (summer of 2014) consistently
Race 2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend: Weekend Series (5K+ Full Marathon)
Times Ran the Race: This will be my 4th year (twice for the half, and this will be twice for the 5k/full)
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: I can’t pick one! I love the Hotlanta Half and Route 66 races. OKC was my 50th and it was very memorable. For local, I loved running the Cowtown Marathon, and I love Showdown (mix of running and college football!)
Bronwyn Wilson
Current hometown: Dallas, TX
Running Club: Luke’s Locker
Years engaged in running: Long Distance 3 years
Race 2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend: Full Marathon
Times ran the race: Ran the half marathon last year
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Rock and Roll Half
Christina Nguyen
Current Hometown: Plano, TX
Running Club: Plano Pacers
Years Engaged in Running: 1
Race 2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend: Full Marathon
Times Ran the Race: 1
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Night Nation Run benefiting Stand Up To Cancer.
Amanda Antone
Current hometown: Dallas, Texas
Running club: Luke’s Locker
Years engaged in running: 3 years
2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Race: Full Marathon
Times Ran the Race: Completed 1 Dallas Full Marathon
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Detroit Marathon
Ashley Fincher
Current hometown: Dallas, Texas
Running club: Oiselle Volée, White Rock Running Co-Op and Dallas Running Club
Years engaged in running: 7
2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Race: Half Marathon
Times Ran the Race: 4 (3 times half, 1 ultra)
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Georgetown to Idaho Springs (CO) Half Marathon (summer tradition!)
Cody Campbell
Current Hometown: Gunter, Texas
Running Club: Nomad Running Society
Robert Smith
Running Club: Irving Running Club, Thursday Night Social Runners, Craig Ranch Running Club
Years engaged in running: 7
2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Race: BMW Dallas Marathon
Times Ran the Race: 4 times, different distances
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon Race: Tour des Fleurs
Kristin Gonzales Vega
Current Hometown: Frisco, TX
Running Club: Craig Ranch Running Club/ Dallas Running Cub
Years Engaged in Running: I have been long distance running for 10 years now (Dallas Marathon in 2009 was my first!)
2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Race: Half or Full and also the Friday night mile
Times Ran the Race: 3 Dallas Marathons
Carlos Del Pino
Current hometown: Bedford,Tx
Running Club: November Project Dallas
Years engaged in running: 7
2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Race: 5k and Full
Times Ran the Race: 3
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Chicago Marathon
Vanessa Antoine
Current hometown: Round Rock, Texas
Running Club: Dallas Running Club, the Austin Running Club and the Georgetown Running Club
Years engaged in running: nearly 30 years
2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Race: Full Marathon
Times Ran the Race: 5
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Chicago Marathon and Cowtown Marathon
Emma Lunden
Current Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Running Club: Luke’s Locker Running Club and Jerry’s Running Club
Years engaged in running: 7 years
2019 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Race: Marathon
Times Ran the Race: 2 times
Favorite non-Dallas Marathon race: Chicago, Rock n Roll Washington Half, Disney