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Race Ambassadors

We’re thrilled to bring back our Race Ambassador program for 2026 and welcome strong, fun, creative, and fast women to our event.

Katonya Burke

I have been running since the day I learned to walk, and began long-distance running at age 40. I’m one of Boston’s co-ambassadors for Black Girls RUN! (BGR!). BGR! meets women where they are and supports prioritizing healthy ways of achieving where they want to be. I was thrilled to be the first selected for the 2020 Boston Marathon Honorary Team, which was my first Marathon. I’m always ready to help support veteran runners and those new to their running journey. To date, I’ve completed five (Chicago, New York, Berlin, London, Boston) in-person marathons of the six majors, which is my long-term goal. I was honored to receive the 2022 Myra Kraft MVP award, which recognizes volunteers for going above and beyond to give back to their communities. Alongside my passion for running, I can be found behind the wheel of my “BIG RIG.” Yes, I drive a 53′ tractor and trailer with FedEx for over 50 hours a week.

Tiffany Chenault

I’m a sociology professor and publicly involved scholar specializing in the intersections of race, gender, and community. I’m passionate about social change and social justice, and I serve as one of the co-ambassadors for Black Girls RUN! Boston chapter which focuses on encouraging black women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. I wasn’t a runner (and knew nothing about running or race culture) until my first race in 2013, which I discovered as a way to cope with the grief from the loss of my mother. This started my journey of health and questioning the lack of diversity in this space. I have written articles, blogged, and given a TED Talk, Through the Lens of a Black Woman Runner, about running. I have also completed my journey of running a half marathon in every state this past June.

Hannah Conley

Hello! I’m Hannah Mecaskey Conley—a distance runner for nearly 20 years and proud participant in my 7th Boston 10K for Women this year. I’ve completed eight marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 2024—and ran Boston during both of my pregnancies with the two energetic kids I now run to keep up with! From countless half marathons to the cold and beautiful Martha’s Vineyard 20 Miler, running has been my anchor. Now in postpartum recovery in my late 30s, it continues to ground me—giving me space to breathe, heal, and grow. As a public health social worker, I’m deeply committed to advocating for women’s health—especially the often overlooked needs of postpartum and parenting runners. Running is not just about miles—it’s about claiming strength, finding community, and making space for ourselves. I’m honored to run in this community of fierce, resilient women—and to show my children the joy of putting one foot in front of the other, no matter the season.

Melissa Cornejo

I am a Salvadoran-American marathoner who joined TrailblazHers Run Co. in 2023, where I found strength in sisterhood and the transformative power of community. As a LeadHer, I show up with heart by creating inclusive spaces where women feel empowered, celebrated, and inspired to find joy in movement, all while proudly embracing my sexy pace. Now, as a first-time ambassador for the Boston 10K for Women, I am excited to bring the same spirit of connection and encouragement into this new space. I hope to share the strength, joy, and confidence I have gained through TrailblazHers with every woman taking on the race, whether it is their first, their hundredth, or anywhere in between. From training runs to the finish line, I am here to uplift, motivate, and help runners feel seen, strong, and part of something truly powerful.

Cara Gilman

I’m a yoga teacher, run coach, and mom. As mother of two children, motherhood continues to teach me that running and yoga are how I authentically connect to my best self. That’s why I’m incredibly passionate and honored to have the ability to share the gifts of running and yoga with others. I am the founder of RUNYOGA, a running program and community that brings the practices of running and yoga together. I’ve been teaching yoga for more than 13 years and have been running for over 20 years; completing 9 marathons. I’m so proud to once again be part of the Boston 10K for Women and run in this very special race! Can’t wait to see you out there!

Luzdaris González

I’m from Venezuela, and I moved to the beautiful city of Boston nine years ago. After many years away from running, I returned to the sport in 2022, and my first medal in the United States was at the Boston 10K for Women. Since that first 10K, I’ve completed the Boston and Chicago Marathons, along with 11 half marathons. Today, being an ambassador for the race’s 50th anniversary is an incredible honor. At 54 years old, my goal is to inspire and empower other women by showing that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. That’s why I run dressed as Wonder Woman—to remind every woman that we all have a superhero within us. My journey proves that age, where you come from, or the obstacles you face do not define your limits. With perseverance, discipline, and passion, no dream is impossible.

Lizzy Hewitt

Never having run more than a mile in my entire life, I first began running in January 2020. I moved to Massachusetts later that year and started a Rum Club—wait, no, RUN Club—with friends. In the summer of 2021, I found the Run Club and ran the Boston 10K for Women in October—my first race! I teach music at a Cambridge Public School and love to build community around music and wellness. I am proud to represent runners who started later in life, and am excited to welcome runners of all ages and abilities!

Lillian Horin

I’m a hypermobile runner, which means you’ll usually find me joyfully at the back of the pack, whether it’s a training run or a half marathon. As a scientist, I treat running as a holistic health practice that helps us tune into our bodies and care for ourselves in new ways: fueling, strength training, mindful breathing, creating community, and connecting to nature. My first runs were with the Boston 10K for Women Run Club in 2023, and I’m honored to return as an Ambassador to the community that got me started!

Erika Ruiz

Hello, fellow runners! Amidst the COVID pandemic, I stumbled upon the empowering world of running. For me, it’s not about speed or breaking records; it’s about feeling strong and relishing every single moment on the run. Running has become my sanctuary, a source of solace, joy, and personal triumph. Starting running in my late 30s came with its share of insecurities. I felt like an outsider in a sport where most athletes started young or had different body types. However, I’ve grown confident in my abilities and embrace my rightful place within the running community. I run alongside the amazing TrailblazHers Run Co., which I discovered during my first 10K at the 2022 Boston 10K for Women. Their inclusive and vibrant energy resonated deeply, compelling me to become part of their extraordinary community.

Rochelle Solomon

My running journey began as a mission not to allow heartbreak to sideline me to the couch. It has evolved into breaking me out of my silence and using my voice to advocate for others and meet amazing individuals from the Boston running community. In using my voice, I actively serve the local Black Girls RUN! Boston community. An extension of that service is my involvement as a steering committee member for the BAA’s Boston Running Collaborative, coaching for and serving as an associate board Member for Girls on the Run Greater Boston, and supporting the celebration of Bipoc runners running the Boston Marathon as a co-founder and event coordinator with Black Unicorn Marathoners.

Lindsey Thorne-Bingham

I’m passionate about building, and being in, strong communities personally and professionally. In running, I have found an incredible community. I am a LeadHer with TrailblazHers Run Co. and am privileged to support, encourage, uplift, and guide women on their running and wellness journeys. My running is motivated by the power of the “get to”—we “get” to do this, we do not have to. Running has given me endless fun, amazing friends, great opportunity, improved health and wellness, and wild adventure. The Boston 10K for Women is one of my favorite annual races and I am thrilled to be an ambassador. I have run five marathons and have a goal to be a six star finisher.

Crystalrose Wilson

Hey y’all, if you’re looking for me, I’ll be in the back of the pack. Queen of the sexy pace reporting for duty. I tend to run on vibes, not time, choosing to focus on music, scenery, and continually checking in with my body. My only goal is to finish! This is my 4th time running the Boston 10K for Women, and my third year as an ambassador. This race is one of my favorites, it’s so empowering. Outside of running, I love traveling, reading, and dining out. I served in the U.S. Army for six years doing medical logistics. For the last 12 years I have been working in the Mental Health field. I am a mother to a 20-year-old college student, who is also a runner. I’ve taken some much-needed time off, but now I’m ready to take on running in my 40s. Follow me on Instagram @Namaste.n.5ks if you want to see the shenanigans!